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Living in Magham Down: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Magham Down is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Magham Down most outperforms the national norm: 51/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 9 places in the BN27 postcode district. On healthcare specifically, Magham Down sits 15 points above the BN27 district figure of 36/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: BN27 postcode district.

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Magham Down scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
506.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 44 crimes
↑ 453% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 32 crimes
↑ 781% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 638% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 508% above national average
Shoplifting 8 crimes
↑ 329% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Senlac Road 14 crimes
  2. 2 Battle Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 12 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5.349 · PM2.5 6.341 · PM10 10.256 µg/m³
75
Green Space 26
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
20

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
51
A&E departmentsEastbourne District General Hospital6.3 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital17.1 mi
Royal Sussex County Hospital18 mi
Hospital waitsEast Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.9%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Quintin Medical Practice1 mi
GP capacity2,637 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)68.6%
available across Wealden
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate61.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.3%Unemployed2.4%Retired25.4%Student3%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.7%Skilled & technical40.6%Routine & elementary22.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17%Level 3 (A levels)21.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)27%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership80.4%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
23
Council tax Wealden · 2026-27
A £1,819
B £2,122
C £2,425
D £2,728
E £3,334
F £3,940
G £4,547
H £5,456
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
20
Polegate 4.5 mi
Pevensey and Westham 4.9 mi
Pevensey Bay 5.1 mi
J10A M23 24.3 mi
J11 M23 25.2 mi
J10 M23 25.3 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Magham Down in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Hellingly 40 1.2 mi away ⇄
Cowbeech Hill 0 1.2 mi away ⇄
Herstmonceux 37 1.6 mi away ⇄
Hailsham 43 1.7 mi away ⇄
Windmill Hill 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Lower Dicker 46 3.0 mi away ⇄
Boreham Street 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Upper Dicker 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Horam 35 4.0 mi away ⇄
Polegate 54 4.5 mi away ⇄
Stone Cross 58 4.5 mi away ⇄
Westham 45 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Magham Down a nice place to live?

Magham Down has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Magham Down is 42/100, 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 Magham Down?

Magham Down is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 121 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Magham Down

BN27 40 ⇄

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