Town Pop. 1,084

Living in Plumpton Green: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Plumpton Green is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 84/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 5 places in the BN7 postcode district. Its economic health score runs 27 points above the BN7 district's 57/100. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BN7 postcode district.

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Plumpton Green scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
90.4 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 31 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Further/Higher Educational Building 20 crimes
  2. 2 St. Helena Lane 14 crimes
  3. 3 Station Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 5.512 · PM2.5 6.378 · PM10 10.416 µg/m³
75
Green Space 48
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Plumpton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Sussex County Hospital7.4 mi
Worthing Hospital14.9 mi
Eastbourne District General Hospital17.2 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgerySilverdale Practice2.7 mi
GP capacity1,724 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)71.4%
available across Lewes
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
12%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
12%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate57.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.1%Unemployed2.6%Retired24.6%Student7.6%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary15.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.4%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.2%Apprenticeship3.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership77.7%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
17
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
24
Plumpton 0.6 mi
Burgess Hill 3 mi
Wivelsfield 3.1 mi
J11 M23 11.8 mi
J11 M23 11.8 mi
J10A M23 12.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £462,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£454k £493k £534k £574k 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Plumpton 43 1.8 mi away ⇄
South Chailey 35 1.8 mi away ⇄
Wivelsfield Green 51 1.9 mi away ⇄
Wivelsfield 50 2.2 mi away ⇄
Ditchling 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Westmeston 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Burgess Hill 58 3.2 mi away ⇄
North Chailey 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Barcombe Cross 33 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Scayne's Hill 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Newick 41 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Plumpton Green a nice place to live?

Plumpton Green has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Plumpton Green is 39/100, 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 Green?

Plumpton Green is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 98 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Plumpton Green?

Among the top-rated schools in Plumpton Green is Plumpton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Plumpton Green in total.

What are house prices like in Plumpton Green?

The current median house price in Plumpton Green is £462,500, around 62% above the England and Wales average.

Plumpton Green in context

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Postcode districts in Plumpton Green

BN7 43 ⇄

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