Town Pop. 1,661

Living in Westham: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Westham is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 40/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 23/100 against a town median of 47/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the BN23 postcode district. The BN23 district averages 51/100, putting Westham 6 points below its own postcode area. Its transport score runs 19 points below the BN23 district's 59/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: BN23 postcode district.

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Westham scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
154.1 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 80 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 68 crimes
↑ 169% above national average
Other theft 21 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Shoplifting 20 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Public order 18 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
other 49 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bridge End 41 crimes
  2. 2 Hedge Parsley Crescent 35 crimes
  3. 3 Bracken Grove 26 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
75
Green Space 28
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
35
2 schools in area · 14 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Hankham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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 departmentsEastbourne District General Hospital2.7 mi
Royal Sussex County Hospital18.7 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital21.4 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryStone Cross Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity1,877 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
42
Full fibre (FTTP)68.6%
available across Wealden
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
61.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
61.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 57 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate53.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.9%Unemployed2.3%Retired32.7%Student2.7%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.4%Skilled & technical39.1%Routine & elementary23.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.7%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership79.6%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
23
Council tax Wealden · 2026-27
A £1,819
B £2,122
C £2,425
D £2,728
E £3,334
F £3,940
G £4,547
H £5,456
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
40
Pevensey and Westham 0.2 mi
Pevensey Bay 1 mi
Hampden Park 2.3 mi
J10A M23 28.4 mi
J11 M23 29.1 mi
J11 M23 29.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Adequate 11
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £338,750 18
Semi-detached £310,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£295k £338k £383k £426k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Stone Cross 58 1.2 mi away ⇄
Crumbles 45 1.5 mi away ⇄
Pevensey Bay 37 1.5 mi away ⇄
Eastbourne 55 2.8 mi away ⇄
Polegate 54 3.1 mi away ⇄
Lower Willingdon 60 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hailsham 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Boreham Street 36 4.7 mi away ⇄
Magham Down 42 4.7 mi away ⇄
Windmill Hill 35 4.9 mi away ⇄
Herstmonceux 37 5.0 mi away ⇄
Hooe Common 32 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Westham a nice place to live?

Westham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Westham 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 Westham?

Westham has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 256 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Westham?

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

What are house prices like in Westham?

The current median house price in Westham is £338,750, around 19% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £310,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 12%.

Westham in context

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Postcode districts in Westham

BN23 51 ⇄
BN24 47 ⇄

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