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Living in Plumpton: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Plumpton is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 93/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 18/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the BN6 postcode district, Plumpton ranks 4th. Its economic health score runs 12 points above the BN6 district's 81/100. Safety (90) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see BN6 postcode district.

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Plumpton scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
662.8 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 54 crimes
↑ 529% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 53 crimes
↑ 1251% above national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 1451% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 497% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 526% above national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 26 crimes
  2. 2 Further/Higher Educational Building 20 crimes
  3. 3 St. Helena Lane 14 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
75
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 9
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
21

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsRoyal Sussex County Hospital6 mi
Worthing Hospital13.3 mi
Eastbourne District General Hospital16.5 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
Nearest GP surgeryUniversity of Sussex Health Centre2.8 mi
GP capacity3,464 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
18
Full fibre (FTTP)71.4%
available across Lewes
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
10%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
10%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
19.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
93
Employment rate46.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.1%Unemployed1.8%Retired36.1%Student5.8%Other inactive10.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.4%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary11.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)13.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.6%Apprenticeship3.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership80.4%
Among the least-deprived 18% of areas in England
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
23
Plumpton 1.4 mi
Cooksbridge 2.9 mi
Hassocks 3.3 mi
J11 M23 13.2 mi
J11 M23 13.3 mi
J10A M23 13.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Plumpton 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

Westmeston 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
Ditchling 45 1.8 mi away ⇄
Plumpton Green 39 1.8 mi away ⇄
South Chailey 35 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wivelsfield Green 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wivelsfield 50 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint 47 3.9 mi away ⇄
Burgess Hill 58 4.0 mi away ⇄
Barcombe Cross 33 4.2 mi away ⇄
Lewes 44 4.2 mi away ⇄
Kingston near Lewes 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
North Chailey 40 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Plumpton a nice place to live?

Plumpton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Plumpton is 43/100, 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 Plumpton?

Plumpton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 171 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Plumpton in context

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Postcode districts in Plumpton

BN6 45 ⇄
BN7 43 ⇄

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