Town Pop. 12,718

Living in Southwick (Adur): Liveability Score 65/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Southwick (Adur) scores 65/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 79/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 47/100 against a town median of 67/100.

That sits 15 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (90). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BN41 postcode district.

65
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
69
72.1 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 345 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 140 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Public order 77 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 72 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 68 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
other 215 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 63 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 42 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 34 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 8.2 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
72
Green Space 51
Parks Ample 17
Sports Pitches Ample 17
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
63
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 13 in area · 25 within 4km
2Outstanding10Good1Ungraded
  • Hill Park SchoolSpecial · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Shoreham AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Benfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2019
    Good
  • Brackenbury Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Glebe Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Herons Dale SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Holmbush Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Mile Oak Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Peter Gladwin Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Portslade Aldridge Community AcademySecondary · inspected 2021
    Good

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
54
A&E departmentsRoyal Sussex County Hospital4.4 mi
Worthing Hospital5.2 mi
Eastbourne District General Hospital21.6 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.9%
Nearest GP surgeryPortslade Health Centre Medical Practice1 mi
GP capacity1,551 patients per GP
2dentists3pharmacies

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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)77.7%
available across Adur
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 223 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate57.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.9%Unemployed2.9%Retired24.2%Student3.9%Other inactive11.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.8%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary27.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.1%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership69.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
31
Council tax Adur · 2026-27
A £1,699
B £1,982
C £2,265
D £2,548
E £3,114
F £3,680
G £4,247
H £5,096
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
79
Southwick 0.3 mi
Fishersgate 0.7 mi
Portslade 1.3 mi
J11 M23 17.1 mi
J11 M23 17.5 mi
J10A M23 19 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
62
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 13
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 9
Retail Shopping Ample 42
Takeaways Adequate 8
Fitness Ample 13

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £452,500 72
Detached £497,500 22
Semi-detached £455,000 31
Terraced £425,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£203k £401k £604k £802k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Shoreham-by-Sea 61 1.4 mi away ⇄
Fulking 34 3.6 mi away ⇄
Lancing and Sompting 62 3.7 mi away ⇄
Brighton and Hove 64 4.1 mi away ⇄
Upper Beeding 46 4.3 mi away ⇄
Bramber 52 5.1 mi away ⇄
Small Dole 44 5.1 mi away ⇄
Sompting 66 5.1 mi away ⇄
Steyning 47 5.4 mi away ⇄
Woodmancote 38 5.5 mi away ⇄
Henfield 49 6.8 mi away ⇄
Albourne 37 6.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Southwick (Adur) a nice place to live?

Yes, Southwick (Adur) is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Southwick (Adur) is 65/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Southwick (Adur)?

Southwick (Adur) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 69/100. There were 917 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Southwick (Adur)?

Among the top-rated schools in Southwick (Adur) are Hill Park School and Shoreham Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 13 rated schools in Southwick (Adur) in total.

What are house prices like in Southwick (Adur)?

The current median house price in Southwick (Adur) is £452,500, around 59% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £497,500, semi-detached £455,000, terraced £425,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 29%. There were 72 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Southwick (Adur) in context

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Postcode districts in Southwick (Adur)

BN41 62 ⇄
BN42 66 ⇄
BN43 60 ⇄

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