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Living in Newpound Common: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Newpound Common scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the RH14 postcode district.

The RH14 district averages 42/100, putting Newpound Common 7 points below its own postcode area. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (5), transport (10), lifestyle (19) and schools (24). Wider context for the surrounding area: RH14 postcode district.

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Newpound Common scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
610.7 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 36 crimes
↑ 725% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 854% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 1008% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 605% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 771% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 School Road 26 crimes
  2. 2 Newpound 12 crimes
  3. 3 The Luth 9 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 4.708 · PM2.5 6.198 · PM10 10.081 µg/m³
76
Green Space 47
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Wisborough Green 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
5
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital15 mi
Worthing Hospital15.6 mi
East Surrey Hospital19 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.9%
Nearest GP surgeryBillingshurst Surgery2 mi
GP capacity1,276 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)67.3%
available across Chichester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 4 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate55.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.9%Unemployed2%Retired30.1%Student3.7%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.1%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary16.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.7%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership76.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
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 E
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
10
Billingshurst 2.1 mi
Pulborough 5.3 mi
Christ's Hospital 5.6 mi
J11 M23 13.1 mi
J11 M23 13.7 mi
J10A M23 16 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Newpound Common 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

Wisborough Green 34 0.8 mi away ⇄
Billingshurst 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
Kirdford 32 2.7 mi away ⇄
North Heath 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Loxwood 47 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ifold 51 3.3 mi away ⇄
Tisman's Common 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Plaistow 45 4.1 mi away ⇄
Barns Green 44 4.2 mi away ⇄
Itchingfield 36 4.3 mi away ⇄
Codmore Hill 49 4.3 mi away ⇄
Brooks Green 36 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newpound Common a nice place to live?

Newpound Common has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Newpound Common is 35/100, 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 Newpound Common?

Newpound Common has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 80 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Newpound Common?

Among the top-rated schools in Newpound Common is Wisborough Green Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Newpound Common in total.

Newpound Common in context

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Postcode districts in Newpound Common

RH14 42 ⇄

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