Town Pop. 940

Living in Sayers Common: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sayers Common comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 44/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 55/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Sayers Common places 5th of 6 in the BN6 postcode district. The BN6 district averages 45/100, putting Sayers Common 6 points below its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 18 points above the BN6 district's 26/100. For the surrounding area, see BN6 postcode district.

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Sayers Common scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
55
135.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 38 crimes
↑ 166% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 36 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 150% above national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 326% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Blackthorns 19 crimes
  2. 2 Willow Way 18 crimes
  3. 3 The Rowans 13 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
74
Green Space 54
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
8

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
44
A&E departmentsRoyal Sussex County Hospital9.4 mi
Worthing Hospital11.5 mi
East Surrey Hospital18.1 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%
Nearest GP surgeryMid Sussex Health Care1.6 mi
GP capacity1,494 patients per GP
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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
45
Full fibre (FTTP)81.5%
available across Mid Sussex
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
72.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
72.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
36
Employment rate60.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.2%Unemployed2.9%Retired17.4%Student5.2%Other inactive14.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.1%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary24.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.9%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership55.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
Council tax Mid Sussex · 2026-27
A £1,649
B £1,924
C £2,199
D £2,474
E £3,024
F £3,574
G £4,123
H £4,948
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 C
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
21
Hassocks 2.9 mi
Burgess Hill 3.1 mi
Wivelsfield 3.5 mi
J11 M23 9.2 mi
J11 M23 9.5 mi
J10A M23 11 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sayers Common 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

Albourne 37 1.2 mi away ⇄
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint 47 2.3 mi away ⇄
Burgess Hill 58 2.9 mi away ⇄
Woodmancote 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bolney 46 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ansty 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Shermanbury 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Henfield 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Cowfold 51 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ditchling 45 4.3 mi away ⇄
Small Dole 44 4.5 mi away ⇄
Fulking 34 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sayers Common a nice place to live?

Sayers Common has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sayers Common is 39/100, 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 Sayers Common?

Sayers Common has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 55/100. There were 127 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Sayers Common

BN6 45 ⇄

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