About Botolphs

Botolphs is a small village located in West Sussex, within the BN44 postcode area of England. It lies in the South Downs, offering a peaceful rural setting with open countryside and rolling hills. The village is known for its traditional English character, with a mix of older cottages and more modern homes. There is a local pub, the White Hart, which serves as a community hub, and a church dedicated to St Botolph, from which the village takes its name. The surrounding area is popular with walkers and cyclists, with footpaths leading through farmland and woodland. The village is well-connected to nearby towns such as Arundel and Chichester, both within a short drive. Botolphs retains a quiet, village atmosphere while benefiting from proximity to amenities and transport links.

School Ratings in Botolphs

There are 57 schools in and around Botolphs. A further 1 school holds a Good rating.

House Prices in Botolphs

The average property price is £450K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £627K.

Deprivation and Employment in Botolphs

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Botolphs ranks among the least deprived areas in England. Employment levels are strong, with low rates of working-age exclusion from the labour market. Household incomes are generally above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Botolphs

Broadband availability in Botolphs includes superfast options in many areas, though speeds can vary. Mobile coverage is generally adequate on 4G, but 5G and indoor reception may be limited in some spots. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 1,219 sales

Average Price £450K
£3K — £3.1M
Detached £627K 388
Semi £451K 286
Terraced £350K 298
Flat £232K 177

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

31 Primary
8 Secondary
18 Other
Upper Beeding Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Steyning CofE Primary School Primary Good 1.7 miles Steyning Grammar School Secondary Requires Improvement 1.8 miles Lancing College 1.9 miles North Lancing Primary School Primary Good 2.5 miles Buckingham Park Primary School Primary Good 2.8 miles Swiss Gardens Primary School Primary Good 2.8 miles Boundstone Nursery School Nursery Outstanding 2.9 miles The Sir Robert Woodard Academy Secondary Good 2.9 miles The Globe Primary Academy Primary Good 2.9 miles St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School Primary 2.9 miles St Peter's Catholic Primary School Primary 3 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Botolphs IMD 2025

Botolphs is one of the least deprived areas in England according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment opportunities are widely accessible and household incomes tend to sit comfortably above the national average. The area benefits from strong local services and a settled, established community.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
7/10
Health
9/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
5/10
2,225 Children (0-15) 15%
7,928 Working Age 54%
5,695 Older (60+) 39%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 19.6% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 9.7% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Shoreham-By-Sea Train Station 3 miles
Lancing Train Station 3.3 miles
Southwick Train Station 4 miles
Worthing Train Station 4.9 miles
Portslade Train Station 5 miles
West Worthing Train Station 5.4 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Upper Beeding 0.6 miles Coombes 0.6 miles Bramber 0.9 miles Castle Town 0.9 miles Steyning 1.8 miles Old Shoreham 2 miles Beggars Bush 2.2 miles Small Dole 2.2 miles North Lancing 2.6 miles Edburton 2.8 miles Sompting Abbotts 3.1 miles South Lancing 3.2 miles

Local Government

District Horsham
County West Sussex
Ward Steyning & Ashurst
Constituency Arundel and South Downs
Parish Steyning
Region South East

Streets in BN44 30 shown View all streets

Abbey Road 1 Andrew Close 1 Annington Road 4 B2135 2 Bank Passage 1 Bostal Road 1 Bowmans Close 1 Bramber Road 1 Breach Close 1 Canons Way 1 Castle Lane 4 Castle Way 1 Chanctonbury Ring Road 3 Chandlers Way 1 Chantry Orchard 1 Charlton Street 2 Church Close 1 Church Farm Walk 1 Church Lane 4 Church Mead 2 Church Street 4 Clays Hill 2 Clivedale Gardens 1 College Hill 2 College Road 1 Coombe Drove 1 Coombe Road 1 Coxham Lane 2 Cripps Lane 1 Dacre Gardens 2

Postcodes in BN44 50 shown View all postcodes

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