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South Chailey, United Kingdom

England · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

South Chailey is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,021. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,021 Population
125 ft Elevation 38 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
40.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$51,825 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$51,825 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$18 home value
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,825
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $18
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.2%
7% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.8%
16% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.9%
36% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.5%
96% lower than US avg

People

Population1,021
Median Age40.6 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 2%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,825
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty0.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$18
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Health

Obesity26.8%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking9.8%
Depression13.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI9 (Good)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Sunny Days227/yr
Elevation125 ft (38 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.2%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband96.3%
Population1,021
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Coordinates50.9383°, -0.0211°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation40.5 inches (1,030 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.3 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$51,825
Median Age40.6 years

Is South Chailey a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, South Chailey receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. South Chailey stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in South Chailey is $51,825, 31% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in South Chailey is $18, 100% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

South Chailey experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 9.

South Chailey has a population of 1,021. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.8% female and 49.2% male. The city is predominantly Asian (94.2%), with 1.8% White, 1.7% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96% of residents. 4.6% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 21.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 88.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,021
Total Population
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

South Chailey vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.0%
22% above US avg
Other Languages4%

Social Characteristics

South Chailey vs U.S. Average

The median household income in South Chailey is $51,825, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 85.9, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. 35.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: South Chailey vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,825
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$49,944

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.5%
96% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living85.90 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone44.2%
Public Transit7.0%
Work from Home35.3%

Walkability

The median home value in South Chailey is $18, 100% below the national median of $281,900. The home price-to-income ratio is 0x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$18
100% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

In South Chailey, 26.8% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.8% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 26.4% have high blood pressure. 9.8% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.9% report binge drinking. 79.9% are physically inactive, above the national average. 13.5% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: South Chailey vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.8%
16% below US avg
Diabetes5.8%
High Blood Pressure26.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking9.8%
30% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.9%
Physical Inactivity79.9%
Depression13.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.0%

Food & Exercise

South Chailey experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 9 — among the cleanest air in the country. 93% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days227 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.5 inches
7% above US avg
Snowfall4.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median9.0
RatingGood
Good Days %93.2%

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Coordinates50.9383°N, 0.0211°W
TimezoneEurope/London
36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 96.3% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.2%
7% above US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access96.3%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone44.2%
Public Transit7.0%
Work from Home35.3%

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