Town Pop. 187

Living in Abinger Common: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Abinger Common scores 47/100 overall, across 8 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 55/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 28/100 versus a median of 47/100.

Among the 14 scored places sharing the RH5 postcode district, Abinger Common ranks 7th. Also scoring 80 or better: economic health (91). Below 30/100: healthcare (3) and transport (15). Wider context for the surrounding area: RH5 postcode district.

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Abinger Common scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
534.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 31 crimes
↑ 398% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↑ 674% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 1079% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 1429% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 640% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 19 crimes
  2. 2 Ranmore Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 Cotton Row 7 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 6.061 · PM2.5 6.573 · PM10 9.966 µg/m³
74
Green Space 88
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital9.1 mi
Epsom General Hospital10 mi
East Surrey Hospital10.2 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgeryShere Surgery/Dispensary3 mi
GP capacity1,286 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
48
Full fibre (FTTP)60.6%
available across Mole Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
75.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
75.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate62.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.2%Unemployed2.5%Retired23%Student4.6%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.1%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary10.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications7.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.9%Apprenticeship3.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership67.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
Council tax Mole Valley · 2026-27
A £1,680
B £1,960
C £2,240
D £2,520
E £3,080
F £3,640
G £4,200
H £5,040
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
15
Gomshall 2.2 mi
Dorking West 3.7 mi
Holmwood 3.7 mi
J9 M25 7.9 mi
J9 M25 8.5 mi
J10 M25 8.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
55
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Abinger Common in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Sutton Abinger 55 0.8 mi away ⇄
Holmbury St Mary 43 1.2 mi away ⇄
Peaslake 52 1.7 mi away ⇄
Westcott (Mole Valley) 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Gomshall 52 2.5 mi away ⇄
Forest Green 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Shere 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Albury Heath 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
Farley Green 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ewhurst 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Dorking 60 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ockley 46 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Abinger Common a nice place to live?

Abinger Common has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Abinger Common is 47/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Abinger Common?

Abinger Common is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 100 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Abinger Common

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