Town Pop. 2,965

Living in Ringmer: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ringmer scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 22/100 against a town median of 47/100. Among the 10 scored places sharing the BN8 postcode district, Ringmer ranks 3rd.

On transport specifically, Ringmer sits 8 points above the BN8 district figure of 20/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (84) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: BN8 postcode district.

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Ringmer scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
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 101 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 66 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 22 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 40 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 25 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 20 crimes
  3. 3 North Road 11 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
75
Green Space 25
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
29
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
2Good
  • King's Academy RingmerSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ringmer Primary and Nursery 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
4
A&E departmentsRoyal Sussex County Hospital8.7 mi
Eastbourne District General Hospital11.4 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital18.6 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryFoundry Healthcare Lewes2.4 mi
GP capacity1,276 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
44
Full fibre (FTTP)71.4%
available across Lewes
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
74.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
74.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 117 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate52.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.1%Unemployed1.9%Retired35%Student3.2%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.3%Skilled & technical36.4%Routine & elementary19.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.1%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership74.5%
Among the least-deprived 33% 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
28
Glynde 2.4 mi
Lewes 2.5 mi
Cooksbridge 3 mi
J10A M23 17.1 mi
J11 M23 17.3 mi
J11 M23 17.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Some 1
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 £393,000 25
Terraced £385,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£372k £457k £544k £628k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Broyle Side 40 0.9 mi away ⇄
Barcombe Mills 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
Lewes 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Barcombe Cross 33 2.8 mi away ⇄
Isfield 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ripe 33 4.1 mi away ⇄
Halland 33 4.1 mi away ⇄
Kingston near Lewes 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Rodmell 35 4.4 mi away ⇄
South Chailey 35 4.8 mi away ⇄
Golden Cross 33 5.1 mi away ⇄
East Hoathly 34 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ringmer a nice place to live?

Ringmer has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ringmer is 40/100, 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 Ringmer?

Ringmer is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 268 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ringmer?

Among the top-rated schools in Ringmer are King's Academy Ringmer and Ringmer Primary and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Ringmer in total.

What are house prices like in Ringmer?

The current median house price in Ringmer is £393,000, around 38% above the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £385,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 7%. There were 25 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Ringmer

BN8 38 ⇄

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