Town Pop. 3,892

Living in Pulborough: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pulborough scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 45/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 23/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 14 places in the RH20 postcode district. On the national picture that lands Pulborough in the middle half of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RH20 postcode district.

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Pulborough scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
79
96.9 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 123 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 85 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Public order 34 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Other theft 29 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 79 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 32 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 24 crimes
  3. 3 Harwood Close 22 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
76
Green Space 77
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
36
A&E departmentsWorthing Hospital10.5 mi
Royal Sussex County Hospital18.1 mi
Royal Surrey County Hospital19.6 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.9%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,621 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
23
Full fibre (FTTP)76.4%
available across Horsham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
41%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
41%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 113 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate56.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.8%Unemployed1.9%Retired29.2%Student2.9%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.6%Skilled & technical37.5%Routine & elementary19.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)34%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership70.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
42
Council tax Horsham · 2026-27
A £1,627
B £1,899
C £2,170
D £2,441
E £2,983
F £3,526
G £4,068
H £4,882
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
35
Pulborough 0.8 mi
Billingshurst 4.5 mi
Amberley 4.6 mi
J11 M23 15.6 mi
J11 M23 16.2 mi
J10A M23 18.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
45
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Ample 18

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £367,500 36
Detached £553,750 12
Terraced £331,250 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Terraced Flat
£194k £368k £549k £723k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Codmore Hill 49 0.8 mi away ⇄
Nutbourne 0 1.2 mi away ⇄
West Chiltington 45 2.0 mi away ⇄
Coldwaltham 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
North Heath 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Fittleworth 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Abingworth 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Thakeham 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Watersfield 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Storrington 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
Amberley (Horsham) 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bury (Chichester) 40 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pulborough a nice place to live?

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

Pulborough is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 79/100. There were 377 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pulborough?

Among the top-rated schools in Pulborough is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Pulborough in total.

What are house prices like in Pulborough?

The current median house price in Pulborough is £367,500, around 29% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £553,750, terraced £331,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%. There were 36 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Pulborough in context

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Postcode districts in Pulborough

RH20 46 ⇄

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