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Living in Tower Hill: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tower Hill comes out at 54/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 67/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 15/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Tower Hill places 2nd of 12 in the RH13 postcode district. Its lifestyle score runs 9 points above the RH13 district's 58/100. Also scoring 80 or better: economic health (96) and safety (93). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RH13 postcode district.

54
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Tower Hill scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
212.4 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 28 crimes
↑ 148% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 133% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 232% above national average
Drugs 5 crimes
↑ 345% above national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 635% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Avenue 14 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 13 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 9 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 6.28 · PM2.5 6.527 · PM10 10.245 µg/m³
74
Green Space 92
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 4
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
31
3 schools in area · 18 within 4km
3Good
  • Arunside School, HorshamPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St John's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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 departmentsEast Surrey Hospital13.8 mi
Worthing Hospital16 mi
Royal Surrey County Hospital17.2 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.9%
Nearest GP surgeryRiverside Medical Practice0.8 mi
GP capacity2,328 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
15
Full fibre (FTTP)76.4%
available across Horsham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
33.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
33.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
96
Employment rate51.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.8%Unemployed1.6%Retired15.5%Student24.5%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56%Skilled & technical31.5%Routine & elementary12.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)25.9%Level 3 (A levels)13.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.9%Apprenticeship2.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership62.7%
Among the least-deprived 14% 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
36
Christ's Hospital 0.8 mi
Horsham 1.5 mi
Littlehaven 2.5 mi
J11 M23 6.7 mi
J11 M23 7.3 mi
J10A M23 9.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
67
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Tower Hill 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

Broadbridge Heath 43 1.3 mi away ⇄
Southwater 53 1.5 mi away ⇄
Horsham 70 1.7 mi away ⇄
Itchingfield 36 2.2 mi away ⇄
Barns Green 44 2.6 mi away ⇄
Warnham 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Mannings Heath 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Slinfold 33 2.9 mi away ⇄
Brooks Green 36 3.3 mi away ⇄
Holbrook (Horsham) 56 3.4 mi away ⇄
Kingsfold 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Colgate 43 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tower Hill a nice place to live?

Tower Hill is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Tower Hill is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Tower Hill?

Tower Hill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 72 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tower Hill?

Among the top-rated schools in Tower Hill are Arunside School, Horsham, St John's Catholic Primary School and St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Tower Hill in total.

Tower Hill in context

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Postcode districts in Tower Hill

RH13 55 ⇄

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