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Living in Shermanbury: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Shermanbury comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 49/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 6/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Shermanbury places 2nd of 5 in the BN5 postcode district. The BN5 district averages 40/100, putting Shermanbury 7 points above its own postcode area. On lifestyle specifically, Shermanbury sits 14 points above the BN5 district figure of 35/100. For the surrounding area, see BN5 postcode district.

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Shermanbury scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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BN5 0EJ BN5 9AA BN5 RH13

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
705.4 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 59 crimes
↑ 691% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 27 crimes
↑ 693% above national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 1940% above national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 1052% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 725% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kidders Lane 14 crimes
  2. 2 Fletcher Way 11 crimes
  3. 3 Sake Ride Lane 11 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 5.541 · PM2.5 6.222 · PM10 10.148 µg/m³
75
Green Space 81
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
19

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
36
A&E departmentsWorthing Hospital9.8 mi
Royal Sussex County Hospital11.3 mi
East Surrey Hospital18.4 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 surgeryHenfield Medical Centre1.3 mi
GP capacity1,595 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
6
Full fibre (FTTP)76.4%
available across Horsham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
11.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
11.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
62.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate58.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.7%Unemployed3%Retired27.2%Student3.1%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.5%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary15.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)19.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)37%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership76.1%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
42
Council tax Horsham · 2026-27
A £1,627
B £1,899
C £2,170
D £2,441
E £2,983
F £3,526
G £4,068
H £4,882
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
Hassocks 6.3 mi
Burgess Hill 6.7 mi
Wivelsfield 7.1 mi
J11 M23 9.6 mi
J11 M23 10.1 mi
J10A M23 12.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
49
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Shermanbury 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

Partridge Green 43 1.1 mi away ⇄
Littleworth 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Henfield 49 1.6 mi away ⇄
Cowfold 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
Woodmancote 38 3.2 mi away ⇄
Small Dole 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Sayers Common 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Albourne 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bolney 46 4.4 mi away ⇄
Bramber 52 4.9 mi away ⇄
Ashington (Horsham) 43 5.0 mi away ⇄
Steyning 47 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shermanbury a nice place to live?

Shermanbury has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Shermanbury 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 Shermanbury?

Shermanbury is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 158 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Shermanbury in context

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Postcode districts in Shermanbury

BN5 40 ⇄
RH13 55 ⇄

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