About Castle Town

Castle Town is a small settlement located in West Sussex, within the BN44 postcode area of England. It lies in a rural part of the county, surrounded by open countryside and agricultural land. The area is known for its quiet atmosphere and proximity to the South Downs, offering walking and cycling opportunities for visitors and residents alike. While the town itself is modest in size, it has a long history tied to the surrounding landscape and local farming communities. The local amenities are limited but sufficient for daily needs, with a few shops and a community hall serving the population. The area benefits from good transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to nearby towns and villages. Castle Town remains a peaceful place to live, with a strong sense of community and a connection to the natural environment.

School Ratings in Castle Town

Families in Castle Town have access to 44 local schools. A further 1 school holds a Good rating.

House Prices in Castle Town

Homes sell for an average of £450K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £627K.

Deprivation and Employment in Castle Town

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Castle Town among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Castle Town

Broadband services in Castle Town range from standard to superfast depending on location. Mobile signal strength on 4G is reasonable, though 5G and indoor coverage can be patchy. 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

26 Primary
5 Secondary
13 Other
Upper Beeding Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Steyning CofE Primary School Primary Good 1.8 miles Steyning Grammar School Secondary Requires Improvement 2 miles Lancing College 2.6 miles Buckingham Park Primary School Primary Good 3.1 miles Herons Dale School Good 3.1 miles Holmbush Primary Academy Primary Good 3.1 miles St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School Primary 3.2 miles Swiss Gardens Primary School Primary Good 3.2 miles Mile Oak Primary School Primary Good 3.2 miles St Peter's Catholic Primary School Primary 3.3 miles North Lancing Primary School Primary Good 3.3 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Castle Town IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Castle Town experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

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 3.3 miles
Southwick Train Station 4.1 miles
Lancing Train Station 4.1 miles
Portslade Train Station 4.9 miles
Aldrington Train Station 5.7 miles
Worthing Train Station 5.8 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Upper Beeding 0.6 miles Botolphs 0.9 miles Bramber 1.2 miles Small Dole 1.4 miles Coombes 1.4 miles Edburton 2 miles Steyning 2 miles Old Shoreham 2.5 miles Fulking 2.6 miles Beggars Bush 3.1 miles Woodmancote 3.1 miles Nep Town 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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