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Living in Wisborough Green: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wisborough Green is 34/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Wisborough Green places 7th of 8 in the RH14 postcode district.

The RH14 district averages 42/100, putting Wisborough Green 8 points below its own postcode area. That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (5), transport (10), lifestyle (19) and schools (24) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: RH14 postcode district.

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Wisborough Green scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
82.5 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 36 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 School Road 26 crimes
  2. 2 Newpound 12 crimes
  3. 3 The Luth 9 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.618 · PM2.5 6.118 · PM10 9.779 µg/m³
76
Green Space 15
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Wisborough Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital15 mi
Worthing Hospital15.1 mi
East Surrey Hospital19.5 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.9%
Nearest GP surgeryBillingshurst Surgery2.7 mi
GP capacity1,319 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)67.3%
available across Chichester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
2.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
2.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate55.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.9%Unemployed2%Retired30.1%Student3.7%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.1%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary16.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.7%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership76.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
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
10
Billingshurst 2.5 mi
Pulborough 4.7 mi
Christ's Hospital 6.4 mi
J11 M23 13.9 mi
J11 M23 14.5 mi
J10A M23 16.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £485,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£362k £488k £617k £742k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Newpound Common 35 0.8 mi away ⇄
Kirdford 32 2.0 mi away ⇄
Billingshurst 46 2.4 mi away ⇄
North Heath 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Ifold 51 3.3 mi away ⇄
Loxwood 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Codmore Hill 49 3.8 mi away ⇄
Plaistow 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Tisman's Common 46 4.3 mi away ⇄
Pulborough 47 4.7 mi away ⇄
Barns Green 44 4.9 mi away ⇄
Brooks Green 36 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wisborough Green a nice place to live?

Wisborough Green has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wisborough Green is 34/100, 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 Wisborough Green?

Wisborough Green has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 80 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wisborough Green?

Among the top-rated schools in Wisborough Green is Wisborough Green Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Wisborough Green in total.

What are house prices like in Wisborough Green?

The current median house price in Wisborough Green is £485,000, around 70% above the England and Wales average.

Wisborough Green in context

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Postcode districts in Wisborough Green

RH14 42 ⇄

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