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Living in Slinfold: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Slinfold is 33/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 44/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 12 scored places in the RH13 postcode district. Against the wider RH13 district average of 55/100, that is 22 points below. Its lifestyle score runs 14 points below the RH13 district's 58/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RH13 postcode district.

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Slinfold scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
47
192.4 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 78 crimes
↑ 168% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 33 crimes
↑ 149% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 169% above national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 291% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cook'S Lane 70 crimes
  2. 2 The Grattons 21 crimes
  3. 3 Clapgate Lane 12 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
75
Green Space 76
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre 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
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital14.3 mi
East Surrey Hospital14.5 mi
Worthing Hospital17 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.9%
Nearest GP surgeryRudgwick Medical Centre2.3 mi
GP capacity1,436 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)76.4%
available across Horsham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
7.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
7.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate58.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.7%Unemployed2.5%Retired22.5%Student4.4%Other inactive11.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.8%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary18.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.8%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership71.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
24
Christ's Hospital 2.3 mi
Warnham 3.8 mi
Horsham 3.9 mi
J11 M23 9.1 mi
J11 M23 9.6 mi
J10A M23 11.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
44
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Slinfold 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

Itchingfield 36 1.2 mi away ⇄
Broadbridge Heath 43 1.9 mi away ⇄
Rudgwick 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Barns Green 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Tower Hill 54 2.9 mi away ⇄
Tisman's Common 46 3.1 mi away ⇄
Warnham 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Southwater 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
Brooks Green 36 3.8 mi away ⇄
Horsham 70 3.9 mi away ⇄
Billingshurst 46 4.0 mi away ⇄
Walliswood 44 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Slinfold a nice place to live?

Slinfold has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Slinfold is 33/100, 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 Slinfold?

Slinfold has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 47/100. There were 168 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Slinfold?

Among the top-rated schools in Slinfold is Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Slinfold in total.

Slinfold in context

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Postcode districts in Slinfold

RH13 55 ⇄

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