Is Shipley a nice place to live?

Yes, Shipley 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.

Shipley has a low crime rate of 58.1 crimes per 1,000 people, which is below the national average.

What are the best schools in Shipley?

Shipley has 2 schools nearby. The best-rated schools are Southwater Infant Academy and Shipley CofE Primary School, both rated Good by Ofsted.

What are the demographics of Shipley?

The majority of residents in Shipley identify as White (British) (93%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (93%). The most common religion is Christian (51%).

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Name: Shipley
Address: England, GB

B+

Very Good Area

Outdoor Spaces

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Transport

Schools

Council	Horsham
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Nearby Places

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Southwater

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B+

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Partridge Green

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B+

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Barns Green

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Coolham

village

B+

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B+

2.6 km away

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Limited

Golf Course

Limited

Public Park

Limited

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Limited

Bowling Green

Limited

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Shipley

Very Good Area

Outdoor Spaces

Amenities

Transport

Schools

Nearby Places

Coolham

Dial Post

West Grinstead

Southwater

Partridge Green

Barns Green

Coolham

Dial Post

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