Town Pop. 696

Living in Scayne's Hill: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Scayne's Hill scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 30/100 versus a median of 60/100. Scayne's Hill places 6th of 16 in the RH17 postcode district.

Safety (95) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: transport (21), schools (25), lifestyle (25) and healthcare (28). That puts Scayne's Hill in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see RH17 postcode district.

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Scayne's Hill scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
54.6 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 14 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 108% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Shoplifting 2 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
Burglary 2 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sloop Lane 5 crimes
  2. 2 Anchor Hill 4 crimes
  3. 3 Awbrook Close 4 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 5.853 · PM2.5 6.582 · PM10 10.094 µg/m³
74
Green Space 51
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 11 within 4km
1Good
  • St Augustine's CofE 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
28
A&E departmentsRoyal Sussex County Hospital12 mi
East Surrey Hospital16.1 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital16.8 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
Nearest GP surgeryNorthlands Wood Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity1,851 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
30
Full fibre (FTTP)81.5%
available across Mid Sussex
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
56.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
56.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate57.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.9%Unemployed2.4%Retired25.8%Student3.3%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.3%Skilled & technical36.1%Routine & elementary14.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.9%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership75.9%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
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 D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
21
Haywards Heath 2.5 mi
Wivelsfield 3.6 mi
Burgess Hill 4.3 mi
J10A M23 8.8 mi
J11 M23 8.9 mi
J11 M23 9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Scayne's Hill 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

North Chailey 40 1.8 mi away ⇄
Haywards Heath 65 2.0 mi away ⇄
Wivelsfield Green 51 2.2 mi away ⇄
Wivelsfield 50 2.5 mi away ⇄
Newick 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Horsted Keynes 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Danehill 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Cuckfield 54 3.9 mi away ⇄
Ardingly 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
South Chailey 35 3.9 mi away ⇄
Plumpton Green 39 4.0 mi away ⇄
Burgess Hill 58 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Scayne's Hill a nice place to live?

Scayne's Hill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Scayne's Hill is 47/100, 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 Scayne's Hill?

Scayne's Hill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 38 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Scayne's Hill?

Among the top-rated schools in Scayne's Hill is St Augustine's CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Scayne's Hill in total.

Scayne's Hill in context

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Postcode districts in Scayne's Hill

RH17 49 ⇄

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