Town Pop. 5,011

Living in Steyning: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Steyning is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Steyning places 2nd of 4 in the BN44 postcode district. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90).

Schools (14), transport (23) and healthcare (29) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Steyning in the middle half of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BN44 postcode district.

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Steyning scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
76.4 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 112 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
Shoplifting 80 crimes
↑ 105% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 52 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 38 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Public order 30 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 71 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 88 crimes
  2. 2 Hillside Lane 32 crimes
  3. 3 Shopping Area 16 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
75
Green Space 48
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
14
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • Steyning CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Steyning Grammar SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
29
A&E departmentsWorthing Hospital4.5 mi
Royal Sussex County Hospital9.7 mi
East Surrey Hospital23.3 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,942 patients per GP
3dentists1pharmacy

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
51
Full fibre (FTTP)76.4%
available across Horsham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 127 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate52.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.9%Unemployed2%Retired34%Student4.2%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary16.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.8%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership78.7%
Among the least-deprived 23% 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
Lancing 4.2 mi
Shoreham-by-Sea 4.5 mi
East Worthing 4.7 mi
J11 M23 14.6 mi
J11 M23 15.1 mi
J10A M23 17.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Ample 24
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £475,000 43
Detached £625,000 17
Terraced £405,000 11
Flat / Maisonette £267,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£218k £404k £596k £782k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Bramber 52 0.5 mi away ⇄
Upper Beeding 46 1.2 mi away ⇄
Small Dole 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Sompting 66 3.6 mi away ⇄
Findon 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Henfield 49 3.8 mi away ⇄
Rock (Horsham) 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Lancing and Sompting 62 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ashington (Horsham) 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Woodmancote 38 4.3 mi away ⇄
Fulking 34 4.5 mi away ⇄
Shoreham-by-Sea 61 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Steyning a nice place to live?

Steyning has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Steyning is 47/100, 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 Steyning?

Steyning is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 383 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Steyning?

Among the top-rated schools in Steyning is Steyning CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Steyning in total.

What are house prices like in Steyning?

The current median house price in Steyning is £475,000, around 67% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £625,000, terraced £405,000, flat £267,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%. There were 43 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Steyning in context

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Postcode districts in Steyning

BN44 44 ⇄

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