Is Selmeston a nice place to live?

Yes, Selmeston is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in East Sussex.

How safe is Selmeston?

Selmeston has a very low crime rate of 36.5 crimes per 1,000 people, making it one of the safest areas.

What are the best schools in Selmeston?

Selmeston has 1 school nearby. The best-rated school is Alfriston School, rated Good by Ofsted.

What are the demographics of Selmeston?

The majority of residents in Selmeston identify as White (British) (92%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (90%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.

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Name: Selmeston
Address: England, GB

B+

Very Good Area

Outdoor Spaces

Amenities

Transport

Schools

Council	Wealden
Crime Rate	✓low

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Nearby Places

Alciston

village

1.4 km away

Berwick

village

2.0 km away

Chalvington

village

A+

2.7 km away

Ripe

village

3.0 km away

Arlington

village

3.4 km away

Alfriston

village

3.9 km away

Alciston

village

1.4 km away

Berwick

village

2.0 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Limited

Play Space

Adequate

Golf Course

Limited

Public Park

Limited

Tennis Court

Limited

Bowling Green

Limited

Playing Field

Adequate

Selmeston

Very Good Area

Outdoor Spaces

Amenities

Transport

Schools

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Alciston

Berwick

Chalvington

Ripe

Arlington

Alfriston

Alciston

Berwick

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