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Living in Rock (Horsham): Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Rock (Horsham) is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 90/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 21/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Rock (Horsham) places 6th of 14 in the RH20 postcode district. On economic health specifically, Rock (Horsham) sits 15 points above the RH20 district figure of 75/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see RH20 postcode district.

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Rock (Horsham) scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
152.1 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 25 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 169% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 84% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 114% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pay Gate 6 crimes
  2. 2 Bracken Close 6 crimes
  3. 3 London Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 6.506 · PM2.5 6.324 · PM10 11.276 µg/m³
74
Green Space 72
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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 departmentsWorthing Hospital6.5 mi
Royal Sussex County Hospital13.8 mi
East Surrey Hospital23.3 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
Nearest GP surgeryGlebe Surgery2.4 mi
GP capacity1,922 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
21
Full fibre (FTTP)76.4%
available across Horsham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
38.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
38.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate51.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.9%Unemployed2.1%Retired35.7%Student3.6%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.4%Skilled & technical31.5%Routine & elementary13.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.6%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership84.7%
Among the least-deprived 15% of areas in England
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
24
Pulborough 5.7 mi
Amberley 6.1 mi
West Worthing 6.6 mi
J11 M23 14.7 mi
J11 M23 15.3 mi
J10A M23 17.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Rock (Horsham) 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

Ashington (Horsham) 43 1.6 mi away ⇄
Storrington 48 1.7 mi away ⇄
Abingworth 51 2.2 mi away ⇄
Thakeham 39 2.5 mi away ⇄
Findon 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
West Chiltington 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Steyning 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Nutbourne 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Bramber 52 4.2 mi away ⇄
Upper Beeding 46 5.0 mi away ⇄
Pulborough 47 5.0 mi away ⇄
Clapham (Arun) 31 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rock (Horsham) a nice place to live?

Rock (Horsham) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Rock (Horsham) is 44/100, 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 Rock (Horsham)?

Rock (Horsham) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 61 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rock (Horsham)?

Among the top-rated schools in Rock (Horsham) is St Mary's CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Rock (Horsham) in total.

Rock (Horsham) in context

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Postcode districts in Rock (Horsham)

RH20 46 ⇄

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