South Downs
Strong on safety, weaker on transport
This public area guide compares South Downs in Wealden using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is South Downs a good place to live?
South Downs may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. It ranks strongly for lower crime, while 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.
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South Downs at a glance
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.
House prices in South Downs
House prices
Average sold price
£671,284
Percentile
97th percentile nationally
House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Schools in South Downs
Flood risk in South Downs
Transport in South Downs
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. It ranks strongly for lower crime, while 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, with house prices in the 97th percentile nationally.
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.
