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Living in Plaistow: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Plaistow comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Plaistow most outperforms the national norm: 97/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the RH14 postcode district.

Its economic health score runs 21 points above the RH14 district's 76/100. Safety (94) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (7), lifestyle (14), transport (18) and schools (19) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: RH14 postcode district.

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Plaistow scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
114.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 9 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 420% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 168% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ashfield 13 crimes
  2. 2 Dunsfold Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 6 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 4.74 · PM2.5 6.196 · PM10 9.823 µg/m³
76
Green Space 40
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Plaistow and Kirdford Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital11.9 mi
Frimley Park Hospital18.8 mi
Worthing Hospital19 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
Nearest GP surgeryLoxwood Medical Practice2.2 mi
GP capacity1,233 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
63
Full fibre (FTTP)67.3%
available across Chichester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
97
Employment rate55.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.9%Unemployed2.5%Retired29.9%Student3.1%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.5%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary9.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.5%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership85.5%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
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 D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
18
Witley 5.7 mi
Billingshurst 6.2 mi
Haslemere 6.9 mi
J11 M23 15.9 mi
J11 M23 16.5 mi
J10 M25 18.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Plaistow 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

Ifold 51 1.2 mi away ⇄
Durfold Wood 39 1.3 mi away ⇄
Loxwood 47 2.2 mi away ⇄
Kirdford 32 2.6 mi away ⇄
Northchapel 36 3.5 mi away ⇄
Alfold Crossways 34 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wisborough Green 34 3.9 mi away ⇄
Newpound Common 35 4.1 mi away ⇄
Tisman's Common 46 4.1 mi away ⇄
Chiddingfold 45 4.3 mi away ⇄
Elmbridge Village 29 5.3 mi away ⇄
Hambledon (Waverley) 44 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Plaistow a nice place to live?

Plaistow has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Plaistow is 45/100, 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 Plaistow?

Plaistow is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 44 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Plaistow?

Among the top-rated schools in Plaistow is Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Plaistow in total.

Plaistow in context

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Postcode districts in Plaistow

RH14 42 ⇄

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