Town Pop. 1,284

Living in Walberton: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Walberton is 33/100, built from 9 categories. Safety falls furthest short: 43/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100. Walberton places 6th of 7 in the BN18 postcode district.

That sits 17 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (12), broadband (20), lifestyle (21) and schools (27). For the surrounding area, see BN18 postcode district.

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Walberton scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
43
215 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 91 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
Other theft 47 crimes
↑ 490% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 31 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Shoplifting 29 crimes
↑ 190% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
other 60 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fontwell Close 105 crimes
  2. 2 Wandleys Lane 18 crimes
  3. 3 Freeman Close 15 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
75
Green Space 19
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
12
A&E departmentsWorthing Hospital11.1 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre19 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital19.1 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.9%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Croft Practice1.6 mi
GP capacity2,459 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
20
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across Arun
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
68.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
68.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 57 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate52.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.8%Unemployed1.9%Retired34.1%Student3.5%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.4%Skilled & technical37.5%Routine & elementary18.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.8%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership79.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
37
Council tax Arun · 2026-27
A £1,658
B £1,934
C £2,211
D £2,487
E £3,040
F £3,592
G £4,145
H £4,974
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
33
Barnham 1.3 mi
Ford 2.3 mi
Arundel 3.3 mi
J2 A3(M) 16.9 mi
J2 A3(M) 17 mi
J5 A3(M) 17.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Walberton 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

Barnham (Arun) 42 1.2 mi away ⇄
Slindon 28 1.3 mi away ⇄
Yapton 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Arundel 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Norton (Arun) 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Shripney 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wick (Arun) 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Tangmere 48 3.8 mi away ⇄
Littlehampton 51 4.6 mi away ⇄
Bognor Regis 54 4.6 mi away ⇄
Shopwyke 40 5.1 mi away ⇄
Bury (Chichester) 40 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Walberton a nice place to live?

Walberton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Walberton is 33/100, 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 Walberton?

Walberton has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 43/100. There were 276 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Walberton?

Among the top-rated schools in Walberton is Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Walberton in total.

Walberton in context

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Postcode districts in Walberton

BN18 36 ⇄

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