South Downs
Strong on safety, with transport to consider
South Downs at a glance
- House prices
- £671,284
- Higher prices97th percentile
- Schools
- 40th percentile
- Middle
- Transport
- 3rd percentile
- Weak
- Crime rate
- 6.27 per 1,000 people
- Strong98th percentile
- Flood risk
- 50th percentile
- Middle
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs South Downs a good place to live?
South Downs may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. The available data also shows flood risk is around the national middle range and schools are around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker and house prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Wealden below.
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
- House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally
Crime rate in South Downs
Crime rate
- Crime rate
- 6.27 per 1,000 people
- Percentile
- 98th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
Higher crime percentiles indicate lower recorded crime. Rates are per 1,000 people.
House prices in South Downs
House prices
- Average sold price
- £671,284
- Percentile
- 97th percentile nationally
House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Lower price percentiles indicate lower prices nationally. This is an area average, not a valuation of a particular home.
Schools in South Downs
Schools
40th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in South Downs
Flood risk
50th percentile nationally
A relative flood indicator, not an address-level assessment. Check the flood map for the specific property.
Transport in South Downs
Transport
3rd percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is South Downs a good place to live?
South Downs may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. The available data also shows flood risk is around the national middle range and schools are around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker and house prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is South Downs safe?
South Downs ranks in the 98th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in South Downs?
The average sold price is £671,284. House prices are in the 97th percentile nationally; lower percentiles indicate lower prices.
How are schools in South Downs?
Schools rank in the 40th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near South Downs?
Nearby public profiles include Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron in Wealden and Withyham in Wealden.
