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Living in Stedham: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Stedham is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 79/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Of the 5 places sharing the GU29 postcode district, Stedham scores lowest. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see GU29 postcode district.

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Stedham scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Or compare:
GU29 0AA GU29 1BH GU29 9AA GU29

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
143.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 202% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 13 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 147% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Common View 15 crimes
  2. 2 Iping Lane 8 crimes
  3. 3 Queens Street 7 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 4.741 · PM2.5 5.957 · PM10 9.537 µg/m³
77
Green Space 85
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Stedham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsQueen Alexandra Hospital16 mi
Royal Surrey County Hospital18.1 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre18.2 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.9%
Nearest GP surgeryRiverbank Medical Centre1.7 mi
GP capacity1,162 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)67.3%
available across Chichester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
13.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
13.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate55.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired28.8%Student4.5%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.2%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary17.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.5%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership69.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Chichester · 2026-27
A £1,647
B £1,921
C £2,196
D £2,470
E £3,019
F £3,568
G £4,117
H £4,940
Energy Southern 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
32
Liphook 5.4 mi
Liss 6.2 mi
Haslemere 6.9 mi
J1 A3(M) 11 mi
J2 A3(M) 11.4 mi
J2 A3(M) 11.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Stedham 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

Chithurst 0 1.3 mi away ⇄
Midhurst 47 1.5 mi away ⇄
Easebourne 45 2.0 mi away ⇄
Henley Common 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Cocking 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Terwick Common 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Rogate 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
Lodsworth 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
East Harting 45 4.3 mi away ⇄
Fernhurst 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Wheatsheaf Common 0 4.8 mi away ⇄
South Harting 38 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stedham a nice place to live?

Stedham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stedham is 42/100, 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 Stedham?

Stedham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 47 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Stedham in context

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Postcode districts in Stedham

GU29 43 ⇄

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