Town Pop. 208

Living in Norton (Arun): Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Norton (Arun) scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 52/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Norton (Arun) places 3rd of 17 in the PO20 postcode district. Against the wider PO20 district average of 41/100, that is 9 points above. Its lifestyle score runs 9 points above the PO20 district's 43/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PO20 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
629.8 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 39 crimes
↑ 463% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 564% above national average
Shoplifting 16 crimes
↑ 886% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 819% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 862% above national average
other 29 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 St Johns Close 21 crimes
  2. 2 Lime Avenue 10 crimes
  3. 3 St Richards Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 6.391 · PM2.5 6.106 · PM10 10.458 µg/m³
75
Green Space 77
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
44

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
33
A&E departmentsWorthing Hospital14 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital16.6 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre16.6 mi
Hospital waitsQueen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98.7%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Croft Practice1.3 mi
GP capacity2,759 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across Arun
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate63.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.3%Unemployed2.5%Retired22.2%Student3.4%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary21.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)20.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.3%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership75.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
32
Council tax Arun · 2026-27
A £1,658
B £1,934
C £2,211
D £2,487
E £3,040
F £3,592
G £4,145
H £4,974
Energy Southern 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
33
Barnham 2.3 mi
Bognor Regis 4.2 mi
Chichester 4.4 mi
J2 A3(M) 14.2 mi
J5 A3(M) 14.4 mi
J2 A3(M) 14.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Norton (Arun) 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

Tangmere 48 1.1 mi away ⇄
Barnham (Arun) 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Shopwyke 40 2.4 mi away ⇄
Slindon 28 2.6 mi away ⇄
Walberton 33 2.7 mi away ⇄
Shripney 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Westhampnett 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Runcton 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
North Mundham 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Chichester 53 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bognor Regis 54 4.1 mi away ⇄
Yapton 41 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Norton (Arun) a nice place to live?

Norton (Arun) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Norton (Arun) is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Norton (Arun)?

Norton (Arun) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 131 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Norton (Arun) in context

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Postcode districts in Norton (Arun)

PO20 41 ⇄

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