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Living in Sutton (Chichester): Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sutton (Chichester) comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Environment is where Sutton (Chichester) most outperforms the national norm: 79/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 6/100 versus a median of 23/100.

Of the 14 places sharing the RH20 postcode district, Sutton (Chichester) scores lowest. It scores 10 points below the RH20 postcode district as a whole, which averages 46/100. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see RH20 postcode district.

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Sutton (Chichester) scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
417.2 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 21 crimes
↑ 815% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 19 crimes
↑ 278% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 387% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 590% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 308% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bury Road 28 crimes
  2. 2 Bury Hill 12 crimes
  3. 3 Greenfield 8 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 4.671 · PM2.5 5.945 · PM10 10.185 µg/m³
77
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsWorthing Hospital12.9 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital20.6 mi
Royal Surrey County Hospital21.3 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust4.9 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
Nearest GP surgeryPetworth Surgery3.8 mi
GP capacity1,863 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
53
Full fibre (FTTP)67.3%
available across Chichester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate50.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.5%Unemployed1.3%Retired37.2%Student2.6%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45%Skilled & technical42.2%Routine & elementary12.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.2%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership73%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
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 South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Amberley 3.6 mi
Pulborough 4.5 mi
Arundel 6.2 mi
J1 A3(M) 17 mi
J2 A3(M) 17.1 mi
J2 A3(M) 17.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sutton (Chichester) 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

Watersfield 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
Bury (Chichester) 40 2.4 mi away ⇄
Coldwaltham 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Fittleworth 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Graffham 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
Amberley (Horsham) 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Petworth 46 4.0 mi away ⇄
Slindon 28 4.5 mi away ⇄
Pulborough 47 5.2 mi away ⇄
Codmore Hill 49 5.5 mi away ⇄
Arundel 42 5.6 mi away ⇄
Walberton 33 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sutton (Chichester) a nice place to live?

Sutton (Chichester) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sutton (Chichester) is 36/100, 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 Sutton (Chichester)?

Sutton (Chichester) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 63 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Sutton (Chichester) in context

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Postcode districts in Sutton (Chichester)

RH20 46 ⇄

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