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

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Handcross

B+

Liveable Score

Very Good Area

C+

Outdoor Spaces

B+

Amenities

B

Transport

B

Schools

Council	Mid Sussex
Crime Rate	✓average
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Is Handcross right for you?

Interactive liveability map of Handcross showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 2 locations. Handcross 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+

Crime hotspots

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Nearby Places

Slaugham

village

1.8 km away

Staplefield

village

2.2 km away

Pease Pottage

village

3.2 km away

Warninglid

village

4.0 km away

Colgate

village

4.3 km away

Balcombe

village

4.7 km away

Slaugham

village

1.8 km away

Staplefield

village

2.2 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Allotments

Adequate

Play Space

Play Space

Sparse

Golf Course

Golf Course

Limited

Public Park

Public Park

Limited

Tennis Court

Tennis Court

Limited

Bowling Green

Bowling Green

Adequate

Playing Field

Playing Field

Limited

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Pubs & Bars

Adequate

Restaurants & Cafes

Restaurants & Cafes

Ample

Retail Shopping

Retail Shopping

Limited

Supermarkets

Supermarkets

Limited

Takeaways

Takeaways

Limited

Transport Links

train

Balcombe

Train

motorway

J11M23

Motorway

Schools

Outstanding

0 Schools

Good

3 Schools

Requires Improvement

0 Schools

St. Mark's CofE Primary School

Good

Handcross Primary School

Good

Thomas Bennett Community College

Good

Seymour Primary School

Good

Broadfield Primary Academy

Good

Handcross House Prices

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

Sold house prices Handcross 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 Handcross a nice place to live?

Yes, Handcross 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.

How safe is Handcross?

Handcross has a low crime rate of 83.0 crimes per 1,000 people, which is below the national average. Crime hotspots have been reported near Covert Mead, as reported by Sussex Police.

What are the best schools in Handcross?

Handcross has 2 schools nearby. Schools rated Good by Ofsted include St. Mark's CofE Primary School, Handcross Primary School, Thomas Bennett Community College.

What are the demographics of Handcross?

The majority of residents in Handcross identify as White (British) (86%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (88%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.