Town Pop. 886

Living in Mannings Heath: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Mannings Heath comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 42/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 21/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Mannings Heath places 7th of 12 in the RH13 postcode district. Against the wider RH13 district average of 55/100, that is 12 points below. On lifestyle specifically, Mannings Heath sits 16 points below the RH13 district figure of 58/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: RH13 postcode district.

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Mannings Heath scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
150.1 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 51 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↑ 249% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 254% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Race Track 37 crimes
  2. 2 Copsale Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 The Quarries 8 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10 µg/m³
75
Green Space 77
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
24

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsEast Surrey Hospital12.8 mi
Worthing Hospital15.9 mi
Royal Sussex County Hospital16.9 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Park Surgery2.4 mi
GP capacity2,513 patients per GP
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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
21
Full fibre (FTTP)76.4%
available across Horsham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
41.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
48%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate58.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.2%Unemployed1.8%Retired28.2%Student4%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.3%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary13.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.9%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership81.6%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
Council tax Horsham · 2026-27
A £1,627
B £1,899
C £2,170
D £2,441
E £2,983
F £3,526
G £4,068
H £4,882
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 E
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
17
Horsham 2.2 mi
Littlehaven 2.6 mi
Christ's Hospital 3.6 mi
J11 M23 4.4 mi
J11 M23 5.1 mi
J10A M23 7.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
42
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £643,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£415k £488k £563k £636k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Horsham 70 2.3 mi away ⇄
Tower Hill 54 2.8 mi away ⇄
Colgate 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Southwater 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Warninglid 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Holbrook (Horsham) 56 3.4 mi away ⇄
Handcross 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Broadbridge Heath 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Cowfold 51 3.9 mi away ⇄
Warnham 49 4.2 mi away ⇄
Staplefield 40 4.5 mi away ⇄
Pease Pottage 52 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mannings Heath a nice place to live?

Mannings Heath has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Mannings Heath is 43/100, 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 Mannings Heath?

Mannings Heath is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 133 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Mannings Heath?

The current median house price in Mannings Heath is £643,500, around 126% above the England and Wales average.

Mannings Heath in context

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Postcode districts in Mannings Heath

RH13 55 ⇄

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