Town Pop. 2,351

Living in Newick: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Newick is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 31/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 10 places in the BN8 postcode district.

Its economic health score runs 10 points above the BN8 district's 66/100. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BN8 postcode district.

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Newick scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
82.5 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 76 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 31 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Warrs Hill Road 20 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 13 crimes
  3. 3 Ketche'S Lane 11 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
74
Green Space 47
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 13
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Newick Church of England 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
24
A&E departmentsRoyal Sussex County Hospital11.2 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital15.5 mi
Eastbourne District General Hospital16.4 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%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,860 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
31
Full fibre (FTTP)71.4%
available across Lewes
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
54.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
54.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 73 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate56.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.7%Unemployed2.2%Retired27.6%Student4.5%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.6%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary14.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.9%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership78.1%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
22
Council tax Lewes · 2026-27
A £1,837
B £2,144
C £2,450
D £2,756
E £3,368
F £3,981
G £4,593
H £5,512
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
14
Uckfield 3.8 mi
Plumpton 4.3 mi
Cooksbridge 4.8 mi
J10A M23 11.4 mi
J11 M23 11.8 mi
J11 M23 12 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £615,000 21
Detached £742,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£443k £712k £988k £1.3m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

North Chailey 40 1.3 mi away ⇄
South Chailey 35 2.7 mi away ⇄
Scayne's Hill 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Barcombe Cross 33 3.3 mi away ⇄
Isfield 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wivelsfield Green 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
Maresfield 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Uckfield 56 3.8 mi away ⇄
Horney Common 44 4.1 mi away ⇄
Plumpton Green 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Barcombe Mills 0 4.2 mi away ⇄
Five Ash Down 48 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newick a nice place to live?

Newick has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Newick is 41/100, 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 Newick?

Newick is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 194 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Newick?

The current median house price in Newick is £615,000, around 116% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £742,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 26%. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Newick

BN8 38 ⇄

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