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Living in West Chiltington: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

West Chiltington scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where West Chiltington most outperforms the national norm: 51/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 14 scored places sharing the RH20 postcode district, West Chiltington ranks 5th. Its lifestyle score runs 9 points above the RH20 district's 42/100. Safety (93) and economic health (82) sit at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RH20 postcode district.

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West Chiltington scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
86.4 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 98 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 46 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 27 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 26 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Public order 22 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 63 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 20 crimes
  2. 2 Banks Croft 13 crimes
  3. 3 Harbolets Road 12 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.4 µg/m³
76
Green Space 82
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 12
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • West Chiltington Community 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
13
A&E departmentsWorthing Hospital8.8 mi
Royal Sussex County Hospital16.4 mi
Royal Surrey County Hospital20.7 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
Nearest GP surgeryGlebe Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity1,772 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)76.4%
available across Horsham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
42%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
42%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 111 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate51.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.3%Unemployed1.8%Retired36.4%Student2.8%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.4%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary14.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.1%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership82.4%
Among the least-deprived 21% 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
25
Pulborough 2.7 mi
Billingshurst 4.9 mi
Amberley 5 mi
J11 M23 14.7 mi
J11 M23 15.3 mi
J10A M23 17.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 26

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £802,500 34
Detached £815,000 32
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£720k £824k £932k £1.0m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Nutbourne 0 1.0 mi away ⇄
Abingworth 51 1.1 mi away ⇄
Thakeham 39 1.3 mi away ⇄
Storrington 48 1.8 mi away ⇄
Pulborough 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Codmore Hill 49 2.5 mi away ⇄
Ashington (Horsham) 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Rock (Horsham) 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
North Heath 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Coldwaltham 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Amberley (Horsham) 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Watersfield 39 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Chiltington a nice place to live?

West Chiltington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for West Chiltington is 45/100, 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 West Chiltington?

West Chiltington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 282 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in West Chiltington?

Among the top-rated schools in West Chiltington is West Chiltington Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in West Chiltington in total.

What are house prices like in West Chiltington?

The current median house price in West Chiltington is £802,500, around 182% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £815,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 7%. There were 34 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

West Chiltington in context

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Postcode districts in West Chiltington

RH20 46 ⇄

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