Town Pop. 845

Living in Small Dole: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Small Dole scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 44/100 against a town median of 60/100. Of the 4 places sharing the BN44 postcode district, Small Dole scores lowest.

On environment specifically, Small Dole sits 11 points above the BN44 district figure of 67/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (89). Below 30/100: schools (7), healthcare (16) and transport (23). For the surrounding area, see BN44 postcode district.

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Small Dole scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
294.7 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 85 crimes
↑ 202% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 28 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
Public order 28 crimes
↑ 409% above national average
Other theft 22 crimes
↑ 319% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 249% above national average
other 66 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Coopers Way 38 crimes
  2. 2 Hillside Lane 32 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 23 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10 µg/m³
75
Green Space 85
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
16
A&E departmentsWorthing Hospital6.6 mi
Royal Sussex County Hospital8.5 mi
East Surrey Hospital21.2 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
Nearest GP surgeryHenfield Medical Centre1.9 mi
GP capacity1,793 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
44
Full fibre (FTTP)76.4%
available across Horsham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
42.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
42.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate51.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.1%Unemployed1.9%Retired36.6%Student3.2%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.3%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary15.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)38%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership82.5%
Among the least-deprived 24% 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
23
Shoreham-by-Sea 5 mi
Southwick 5.4 mi
Fishersgate 5.5 mi
J11 M23 12.6 mi
J11 M23 13.1 mi
J10A M23 14.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Small Dole 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

Woodmancote 38 1.5 mi away ⇄
Henfield 49 1.8 mi away ⇄
Upper Beeding 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Fulking 34 2.3 mi away ⇄
Bramber 52 2.4 mi away ⇄
Steyning 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Shermanbury 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Albourne 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Partridge Green 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
Sayers Common 39 4.5 mi away ⇄
Littleworth 0 4.5 mi away ⇄
Shoreham-by-Sea 61 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Small Dole a nice place to live?

Small Dole has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Small Dole is 44/100, 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 Small Dole?

Small Dole is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 249 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Small Dole in context

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Postcode districts in Small Dole

BN44 44 ⇄
BN5 40 ⇄

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