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Living in Loxwood: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Loxwood comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 46/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 13/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the RH14 postcode district, Loxwood ranks 2nd. Against the wider RH14 district average of 42/100, that is 5 points above. On healthcare specifically, Loxwood sits 25 points above the RH14 district figure of 21/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: RH14 postcode district.

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Loxwood scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
76.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 16 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 143% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Nursery Green 14 crimes
  2. 2 Nicholsfield 9 crimes
  3. 3 Pond Copse Lane 8 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 4.904 · PM2.5 6.234 · PM10 10.005 µg/m³
76
Green Space 72
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Loxwood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
46
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital11.7 mi
East Surrey Hospital17.9 mi
Worthing Hospital18.5 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,335 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
13
Full fibre (FTTP)67.3%
available across Chichester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
19%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
19%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 38 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate54.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.9%Unemployed2.1%Retired30.9%Student3.3%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.7%Skilled & technical37.9%Routine & elementary12.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.7%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership82.3%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax Chichester · 2026-27
A £1,647
B £1,921
C £2,196
D £2,470
E £3,019
F £3,568
G £4,117
H £4,940
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
15
Billingshurst 5.1 mi
Christ's Hospital 6.9 mi
Witley 6.9 mi
J11 M23 13.8 mi
J11 M23 14.3 mi
J10A M23 16.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £617,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£543k £615k £690k £763k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Ifold 51 1.0 mi away ⇄
Tisman's Common 46 1.9 mi away ⇄
Plaistow 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Alfold Crossways 34 2.7 mi away ⇄
Durfold Wood 39 2.8 mi away ⇄
Newpound Common 35 3.2 mi away ⇄
Rudgwick 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Kirdford 32 3.4 mi away ⇄
Wisborough Green 34 3.5 mi away ⇄
Elmbridge Village 29 4.4 mi away ⇄
Slinfold 33 4.8 mi away ⇄
Cranleigh 52 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Loxwood a nice place to live?

Loxwood has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Loxwood is 47/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Loxwood?

Loxwood is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 72 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Loxwood?

Among the top-rated schools in Loxwood is Loxwood Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Loxwood in total.

What are house prices like in Loxwood?

The current median house price in Loxwood is £617,500, around 117% above the England and Wales average.

Loxwood in context

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Postcode districts in Loxwood

RH14 42 ⇄

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