Town Pop. 286

Living in Rodmell: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Rodmell is 35/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That places it last of the 5 scored places in the BN7 postcode district.

The BN7 district averages 43/100, putting Rodmell 8 points below its own postcode area. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (81). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BN7 postcode district.

35
OUT OF 100
Below Avg
Score for:

Settlement area

The built-up area boundary and the postcodes its score is averaged from, each shaded by its own score. Clustered pins are other settlements. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

Loading map…

Each postcode is coloured by its own overall score on the default weighting. Scores are filled in as postcodes get searched on the site, so a blue dot just means that postcode hasn't been scored yet.

Rodmell scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

See the exact score for any postcode, side by side with Rodmell.
Or compare:
BN7 1AB BN7 2AA BN7 3AA BN7 9ED BN7

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
381.1 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 41 crimes
↑ 331% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 314% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 466% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 352% above national average
Drugs 7 crimes
↑ 642% above national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
Loading map…
  1. 1 The Droveway 15 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 13 crimes
  3. 3 Shepherds Close 12 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 5.136 · PM2.5 6.249 · PM10 10.294 µg/m³
75
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
16

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsRoyal Sussex County Hospital5.6 mi
Eastbourne District General Hospital11.6 mi
Worthing Hospital16.3 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryFoundry Healthcare Lewes2.6 mi
GP capacity1,195 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
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate53.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.2%Unemployed2.5%Retired32%Student4.2%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.4%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary12.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.9%Level 3 (A levels)13.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)54.7%Apprenticeship3.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership76.3%
Among the least-deprived 35% 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 E
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Southease 0.8 mi
Lewes 2.4 mi
Glynde 3 mi
J11 M23 19.5 mi
J11 M23 19.5 mi
J10A M23 19.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

Places like Rodmell Pro

Pick the categories you want to beat. Pro members see the most similar settlements that score higher in all of them.

Find somewhere like Rodmell, but with a higher score in …

ProSimilar settlements is a Pro featureUpgrade to Pro

House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Rodmell 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

Kingston near Lewes 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Lewes 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Peacehaven 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Telscombe Cliffs 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
East Saltdean 51 2.9 mi away ⇄
Newhaven 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ringmer 40 4.4 mi away ⇄
Broyle Side 40 5.2 mi away ⇄
Barcombe Mills 0 5.7 mi away ⇄
Seaford 56 5.8 mi away ⇄
Barcombe Cross 33 6.1 mi away ⇄
Ripe 33 6.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rodmell a nice place to live?

Rodmell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Rodmell is 35/100, 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 Rodmell?

Rodmell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 109 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Rodmell in context

See the best places to live in East Sussex, ranked

Postcode districts in Rodmell

BN7 43 ⇄

Check your exact postcode

Get a personalised score for any UK postcode, tailored to what matters most to you.

Score my postcode