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Living in Wivelsfield: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wivelsfield is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 55/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 22/100 against a town median of 47/100.

Among the 16 scored places sharing the RH17 postcode district, Wivelsfield ranks 4th. On lifestyle specifically, Wivelsfield sits 10 points above the RH17 district figure of 45/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94) and economic health (80). Wider context for the surrounding area: RH17 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Wivelsfield scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
181.4 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 38 crimes
↑ 141% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 225% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 206% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Nightingales 13 crimes
  2. 2 Orchard Close 9 crimes
  3. 3 North Common Road 8 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 5.769 · PM2.5 6.671 · PM10 10.817 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 14 within 4km
1Good
  • Wivelsfield 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
23
A&E departmentsRoyal Sussex County Hospital9.9 mi
Worthing Hospital15.6 mi
East Surrey Hospital17.6 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
Nearest GP surgerySilverdale Practice1.7 mi
GP capacity1,665 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
39
Full fibre (FTTP)71.4%
available across Lewes
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
65.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
65.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate68.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed68.6%Unemployed2.4%Retired18.5%Student3.2%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.6%Skilled & technical31.1%Routine & elementary16.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.9%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.3%
Home ownership77.1%
Among the least-deprived 15% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
22
Council tax Lewes · 2026-27
A £1,837
B £2,144
C £2,450
D £2,756
E £3,368
F £3,981
G £4,593
H £5,512
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
31
Wivelsfield 1.5 mi
Burgess Hill 1.9 mi
Plumpton 2.8 mi
J11 M23 9.6 mi
J11 M23 9.6 mi
J10A M23 10 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
55
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Wivelsfield 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

Wivelsfield Green 51 0.7 mi away ⇄
Burgess Hill 58 2.0 mi away ⇄
Plumpton Green 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Scayne's Hill 47 2.5 mi away ⇄
Haywards Heath 65 2.5 mi away ⇄
North Chailey 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ditchling 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
South Chailey 35 3.3 mi away ⇄
Cuckfield 54 3.7 mi away ⇄
Plumpton 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ansty 45 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wivelsfield a nice place to live?

Wivelsfield is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Wivelsfield is 50/100, 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 Wivelsfield?

Wivelsfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 86 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wivelsfield?

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

Wivelsfield in context

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Postcode districts in Wivelsfield

RH17 49 ⇄

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