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Living in Midhurst: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Midhurst scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 53/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the GU29 postcode district, Midhurst ranks 2nd. On transport specifically, Midhurst sits 18 points above the GU29 district figure of 35/100. Safety (95) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see GU29 postcode district.

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Midhurst scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 43 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↓ 70% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↓ 62% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 78% below national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↓ 77% below national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mead Way 7 crimes
  2. 2 Hawthorn Close 7 crimes
  3. 3 Ashfield Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
76
Green Space 85
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
14
3 schools in area · 4 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good1Ungraded
  • Midhurst Rother CollegeSecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Easebourne CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Midhurst CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
17
A&E departmentsQueen Alexandra Hospital16.4 mi
Royal Surrey County Hospital18.1 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre18.3 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.9%
Nearest GP surgeryRiverbank Medical Centre0.9 mi
GP capacity1,162 patients per GP
4dentists2pharmacies

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)67.3%
available across Chichester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 185 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed2%Retired32.6%Student2.5%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.4%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary26.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.8%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership60.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 Southern 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
53
Liphook 6.6 mi
Haslemere 7.4 mi
Liss 7.7 mi
J1 A3(M) 11.8 mi
J2 A3(M) 12.2 mi
J2 A3(M) 12.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 11
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 74
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £405,000 55
Detached £675,000 15
Semi-detached £410,000 12
Terraced £345,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£180k £352k £528k £700k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Easebourne 45 1.2 mi away ⇄
Stedham 42 1.5 mi away ⇄
Cocking 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Henley Common 52 2.4 mi away ⇄
Chithurst 0 2.8 mi away ⇄
Lodsworth 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Graffham 46 3.6 mi away ⇄
Fernhurst 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Terwick Common 37 4.7 mi away ⇄
Rogate 37 4.9 mi away ⇄
Singleton 30 5.2 mi away ⇄
East Harting 45 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Midhurst a nice place to live?

Midhurst has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Midhurst 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 Midhurst?

Midhurst is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 88 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Midhurst?

Among the top-rated schools in Midhurst are Midhurst Rother College and Easebourne CofE Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Midhurst in total.

What are house prices like in Midhurst?

The current median house price in Midhurst is £405,000, around 42% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £675,000, semi-detached £410,000, terraced £345,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 55 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Midhurst in context

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Postcode districts in Midhurst

GU29 43 ⇄

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