Town Pop. 15,741

Living in Peacehaven: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Peacehaven scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Peacehaven most outperforms the national norm: 43/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 35/100 versus a median of 67/100.

That puts Peacehaven in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BN10 postcode district.

47
OUT OF 100
Below Avg
Score for:

Settlement area

The built-up area boundary and the postcodes its score is averaged from, each shaded by its own score. Clustered pins are other settlements. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

Loading map…

Each postcode is coloured by its own overall score on the default weighting. Scores are filled in as postcodes get searched on the site, so a blue dot just means that postcode hasn't been scored yet.

Peacehaven scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

See the exact score for any postcode, side by side with Peacehaven.
Or compare:
BN10 7AA BN10 8AA BN10 9BH BN10 BN9

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
59
89.3 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 508 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 290 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Shoplifting 146 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 118 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
Public order 105 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 239 crimes
Highest-crime locations
Loading map…
  1. 1 Bramber Avenue 113 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 101 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 66 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
75
Green Space 22
Parks Ample 14
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
35
8 schools in area · 10 within 4km
1Outstanding5Good2Ungraded
  • High Cliff AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Breakwater AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Harbour Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Meridian Community Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Peacehaven Community SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Seahaven AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Peacehaven Heights AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Telscombe Cliffs AcademyPrimary · 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
43
A&E departmentsRoyal Sussex County Hospital5 mi
Eastbourne District General Hospital10.5 mi
Worthing Hospital15.5 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,155 patients per GP
2dentists3pharmacies

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
65
Full fibre (FTTP)71.4%
available across Lewes
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 401 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
35
Employment rate54.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.3%Unemployed3.2%Retired26.9%Student3.3%Other inactive12.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.6%Skilled & technical39.1%Routine & elementary29.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.7%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership70.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
40
Newhaven Town 2.1 mi
Newhaven Harbour 2.2 mi
Southease 2.6 mi
J11 M23 21.8 mi
J11 M23 21.9 mi
J10A M23 22.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
42
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 41
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness Ample 16

Places like Peacehaven Pro

Pick the categories you want to beat. Pro members see the most similar settlements that score higher in all of them.

Find somewhere like Peacehaven, but with a higher score in …

ProSimilar settlements is a Pro featureUpgrade to Pro

House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £331,000 119
Detached £400,000 39
Semi-detached £366,000 38
Terraced £295,000 23
Flat / Maisonette £187,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£179k £277k £378k £475k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Telscombe Cliffs 52 0.8 mi away ⇄
East Saltdean 51 1.6 mi away ⇄
Newhaven 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Rodmell 35 2.8 mi away ⇄
Kingston near Lewes 40 4.4 mi away ⇄
Seaford 56 4.6 mi away ⇄
Lewes 44 5.4 mi away ⇄
Alfriston 36 6.5 mi away ⇄
Brighton and Hove 64 7.0 mi away ⇄
Ringmer 40 7.1 mi away ⇄
Broyle Side 40 7.8 mi away ⇄
Ripe 33 7.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Peacehaven a nice place to live?

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

Peacehaven has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 59/100. There were 1,406 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Peacehaven?

Among the top-rated schools in Peacehaven are High Cliff Academy, Breakwater Academy and Harbour Primary and Nursery School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 8 rated schools in Peacehaven in total.

What are house prices like in Peacehaven?

The current median house price in Peacehaven is £331,000, around 16% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £400,000, semi-detached £366,000, terraced £295,000, flat £187,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 6%. There were 119 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Peacehaven in context

See where Peacehaven ranks among the best places to live in East Sussex

Postcode districts in Peacehaven

BN10 47 ⇄
BN9 42 ⇄

Check your exact postcode

Get a personalised score for any UK postcode, tailored to what matters most to you.

Score my postcode