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Living in Shripney: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Shripney scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Shripney most outperforms the national norm: 58/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the PO22 postcode district, Shripney scores lowest. The PO22 district averages 49/100, putting Shripney 11 points below its own postcode area. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see PO22 postcode district.

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Shripney scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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PO22 0AB PO22 6AA PO22 7AA PO22 8AA PO22 9AA PO22

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
10
773.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Shoplifting 133 crimes
↑ 3544% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 62 crimes
↑ 298% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 52 crimes
↑ 631% above national average
Public order 25 crimes
↑ 722% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 497% above national average
other 71 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 111 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 55 crimes
  3. 3 Headley Drive 35 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.088 · PM2.5 6.15 · PM10 10.574 µg/m³
75
Green Space 21
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
40
1 school in area · 18 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor RegisPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
40
A&E departmentsWorthing Hospital13.3 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre16.8 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital17.4 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
Nearest GP surgeryBersted Green Surgery0.9 mi
GP capacity1,730 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
5
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across Arun
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
17.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate59.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.4%Unemployed1.5%Retired28.8%Student1.8%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.9%Skilled & technical36.4%Routine & elementary32.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.8%Apprenticeship8.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership79.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
37
Council tax Arun · 2026-27
A £1,658
B £1,934
C £2,211
D £2,487
E £3,040
F £3,592
G £4,145
H £4,974
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
57
Bognor Regis 1.5 mi
Barnham 2 mi
Ford 4.3 mi
J5 A3(M) 15.2 mi
J5 A3(M) 15.3 mi
J4 A3(M) 15.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
58
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Shripney 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

Bognor Regis 54 1.4 mi away ⇄
Barnham (Arun) 42 2.3 mi away ⇄
Norton (Arun) 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Runcton 38 3.2 mi away ⇄
Yapton 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Walberton 33 3.3 mi away ⇄
Tangmere 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Shopwyke 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
North Mundham 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Slindon 28 4.2 mi away ⇄
Pagham 42 4.3 mi away ⇄
Westhampnett 50 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shripney a nice place to live?

Shripney has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Shripney is 38/100, 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 Shripney?

Crime levels in Shripney are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 10/100. There were 362 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Shripney in context

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Postcode districts in Shripney

PO22 49 ⇄

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