Town Pop. 23,520

Living in Seaford: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Seaford scores 56/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Seaford most outperforms the national norm: 55/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Bills falls furthest short: 22/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

Safety (89) also clears 80/100. That puts Seaford in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see BN25 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
48.4 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 410 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 243 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Shoplifting 120 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Public order 95 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 78 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
other 192 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 124 crimes
  2. 2 Broad Street 61 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 28 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
76
Green Space 9
Parks Ample 14
Sports Pitches Ample 10
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
47
7 schools in area
2Outstanding5Good
  • Cuckmere House SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • Seaford Head SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Annecy Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Bowden House SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Chyngton SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Cradle Hill Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Seaford Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
55
A&E departmentsEastbourne District General Hospital6 mi
Royal Sussex County Hospital8.6 mi
Worthing Hospital19.2 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.9%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,379 patients per GP
5dentists4pharmacies

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
53
Full fibre (FTTP)71.4%
available across Lewes
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 821 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate46.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.9%Unemployed2.3%Retired39.1%Student2.6%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.1%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary23.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.5%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership75.7%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
22
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 D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
44
Seaford 0.5 mi
Bishopstone 1.1 mi
Newhaven Harbour 2.5 mi
J11 M23 25.1 mi
J11 M23 25.1 mi
J10A M23 25.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
49
Pubs & Bars Adequate 8
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 33
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 11
Retail Shopping Ample 90
Takeaways Ample 12
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £366,500 196
Detached £475,000 91
Semi-detached £352,500 40
Terraced £335,000 27
Flat / Maisonette £198,500 38
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£182k £304k £430k £553k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Newhaven 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Alfriston 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
East Dean and Friston 35 4.5 mi away ⇄
Peacehaven 47 4.6 mi away ⇄
Telscombe Cliffs 52 5.5 mi away ⇄
Rodmell 35 5.8 mi away ⇄
East Saltdean 51 6.2 mi away ⇄
Lower Willingdon 60 6.5 mi away ⇄
Ripe 33 6.6 mi away ⇄
Polegate 54 6.9 mi away ⇄
Upper Dicker 36 7.4 mi away ⇄
Eastbourne 55 7.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Seaford a nice place to live?

Seaford is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Seaford is 56/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Seaford?

Seaford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 1,138 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Seaford?

Among the top-rated schools in Seaford are Cuckmere House School and Seaford Head School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Seaford in total.

What are house prices like in Seaford?

The current median house price in Seaford is £366,500, around 29% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £475,000, semi-detached £352,500, terraced £335,000, flat £198,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%. There were 196 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Seaford in context

See where Seaford ranks among the best places to live in East Sussex

Postcode districts in Seaford

BN25 54 ⇄

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