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Balcombe - Best areas to live in 2026 (and areas to avoid map)

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Balcombe

B+

Liveable Score

Very Good Area

B

Outdoor Spaces

B+

Amenities

B

Transport

C

Schools

Council	Mid Sussex
Crime Rate	✓low
Vibe	🐄 Rural
Demographics	👶 Young Families

Is Balcombe right for you?

Interactive liveability map of Balcombe showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Balcombe boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.

C

C+

B

B+

A

A+

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Nearby Places

Ardingly

village

3.9 km away

Staplefield

village

4.0 km away

Handcross

village

4.7 km away

Whitemans Green

village

4.8 km away

Maidenbower

village

5.4 km away

Cuckfield

village

5.5 km away

Ardingly

village

3.9 km away

Staplefield

village

4.0 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Allotments

Adequate

Play Space

Play Space

Adequate

Golf Course

Golf Course

Limited

Public Park

Public Park

Limited

Tennis Court

Tennis Court

Ample

Bowling Green

Bowling Green

Limited

Playing Field

Playing Field

Adequate

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Pubs & Bars

Ample

Restaurants & Cafes

Restaurants & Cafes

Limited

Retail Shopping

Retail Shopping

Limited

Supermarkets

Supermarkets

Limited

Takeaways

Takeaways

Limited

Transport Links

train

Balcombe

Train

Schools

Outstanding

0 Schools

Good

1 Schools

Requires Improvement

0 Schools

St. Mark's CofE Primary School

Good

Handcross Primary School

Good

Harlands Primary School

Good

Oriel High School

Good

Brook Infant School and Nursery

Good

Balcombe House Prices

The average house price in Balcombe is £505,000, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Balcombe house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Balcombe graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£505,000

Detached house prices

£772,500

Flats and maisonettes prices

£252,500

Semi-detached house prices

£448,000

Terraced house prices

£390,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Balcombe a nice place to live?

Yes, Balcombe is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in West Sussex. Expect a relaxed, countryside way of life away from the hustle and bustle.

How safe is Balcombe?

Balcombe has a very low crime rate of 41.4 crimes per 1,000 people, making it one of the safest areas.

What are the best schools in Balcombe?

Balcombe has 1 school nearby. Schools rated Good by Ofsted include St. Mark's CofE Primary School, Handcross Primary School, Harlands Primary School.

What are the demographics of Balcombe?

The majority of residents in Balcombe identify as White (British) (91%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (90%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.