Rudgwick comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 47/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.
Among the 9 scored places sharing the RH12 postcode district, Rudgwick ranks 6th. The RH12 district averages 64/100, putting Rudgwick 21 points below its own postcode area. On lifestyle specifically, Rudgwick sits 28 points below the RH12 district figure of 75/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RH12 postcode district.
43
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Rudgwick scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story
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141.2crimes 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 offences99 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Anti-social behaviour38 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Criminal damage and arson35 crimes
↑ 185% above national average
Other theft29 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Vehicle crime11 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
other43 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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1Stovolds Hill35 crimes
2Loxwood Road24 crimes
3Hall Place17 crimes
Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only
Environment
78
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Air QualityNO₂ 5.295 · PM2.5 6.469 · PM10 10.118 µg/m³
75
Green Space87
ParksSome1
Sports PitchesAmple5
AllotmentsNone
Golf CoursesNone
Tennis CourtsAmple13
Bowling GreensNone
PlaygroundsAdequate4
Services
Schools
9
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1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
Rudgwick 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
23
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A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital12 mi
East Surrey Hospital14.1 mi
Epsom General Hospital16.8 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.9%
1 GP surgery in area
best 'Good'
GP capacity1,436 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
10
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Full fibre (FTTP)76.4%
available across Horsham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
21.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
21.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 60 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level
Economy & Bills
Economic Health
77
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Employment rate53.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3%
of residents aged 16+
Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Rudgwick 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.
Rudgwick has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Rudgwick is 43/100, 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 Rudgwick?
Rudgwick is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 255 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.
What are the best schools in Rudgwick?
Among the top-rated schools in Rudgwick is Rudgwick Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Rudgwick in total.