Town Pop. 1,234

Living in Pagham: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Pagham is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 37/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 27/100 versus a median of 60/100.

The PO21 district averages 53/100, putting Pagham 11 points below its own postcode area. On transport specifically, Pagham sits 29 points below the PO21 district figure of 66/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see PO21 postcode district.

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Pagham scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
77
146.7 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 56 crimes
↑ 36% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 46 crimes
↑ 145% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Shoplifting 15 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 223% above national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Martlet Way 29 crimes
  2. 2 Radmall Close 18 crimes
  3. 3 Summer Lane 16 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9 µg/m³
78
Green Space 10
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
19

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
21
A&E departmentsSt Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre13.7 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital15 mi
Worthing Hospital16.4 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
Nearest GP surgeryGrove House Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity1,359 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
27
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across Arun
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
74.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
74.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 39 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate45.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed45.8%Unemployed2.2%Retired42.3%Student1.5%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.9%Skilled & technical40.6%Routine & elementary26.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.3%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership89.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
37
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 D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
37
Bognor Regis 3.3 mi
Chichester 4.7 mi
Fishbourne 5.8 mi
J5 A3(M) 13 mi
J5 A3(M) 13.2 mi
J4 A3(M) 13.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Pagham 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

Keynor Estate 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Highleigh 28 2.3 mi away ⇄
Street End 28 2.6 mi away ⇄
Selsey 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hunston 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bognor Regis 54 3.2 mi away ⇄
Runcton 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
North Mundham 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Almodington 33 3.8 mi away ⇄
Shripney 38 4.3 mi away ⇄
Birdham 38 4.3 mi away ⇄
Shopwyke 40 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pagham a nice place to live?

Pagham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pagham is 42/100, 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 Pagham?

Pagham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 77/100. There were 181 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Pagham in context

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Postcode districts in Pagham

PO21 53 ⇄

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