Town Pop. 14,036

Living in Addlestone: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Addlestone comes out at 56/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is schools: 70/100 against a national town median of 23/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 48/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Addlestone places 3rd of 4 in the KT15 postcode district. Against the wider KT15 district average of 63/100, that is 7 points below. On the national picture that lands Addlestone in the top quarter of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see KT15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
48
119.2 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 619 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 252 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Public order 157 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 137 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Other theft 108 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
other 400 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Gleeson Mews 141 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 60 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 59 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 13.3 · PM2.5 7.7 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
65
Green Space 72
Parks Ample 20
Sports Pitches Ample 13
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
70
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 12 in area · 32 within 4km
11Good1Ungraded
  • Chertsey High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Darley Dene Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Heathside SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Jubilee High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Meadowcroft Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Ongar Place Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Sayes Court SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Charles Borromeo Catholic Primary School, WeybridgePrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Paul's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
60
A&E departmentsSt Peter's Hospital A&E0.9 mi
St Peter's Hospital0.9 mi
Kingston Hospital8.6 mi
Hospital waitsAshford And St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
1 GP surgery in area 8 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,041 patients per GP
4dentists2pharmacies

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
35
Full fibre (FTTP)76.5%
available across Runnymede
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 322 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate64.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.3%Unemployed2.9%Retired19%Student3.6%Other inactive10.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.2%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary23%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.8%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership66.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax Runnymede · 2026-27
A £1,662
B £1,939
C £2,216
D £2,493
E £3,047
F £3,601
G £4,155
H £4,986
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 D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
54
Addlestone 0.2 mi
Chertsey 1.4 mi
Weybridge 1.5 mi
J11 M25 0.8 mi
J11 M25 1.1 mi
J12 M25 2.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
65
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 20
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 13
Retail Shopping Ample 89
Takeaways Ample 22
Fitness Ample 9

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £375,000 113
Detached £530,000 15
Semi-detached £432,500 28
Terraced £396,500 26
Flat / Maisonette £256,500 44
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£222k £338k £459k £576k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Chertsey 52 1.3 mi away ⇄
Weybridge 60 1.7 mi away ⇄
Byfleet 58 2.1 mi away ⇄
New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater 69 2.2 mi away ⇄
Penton Hook 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Shepperton 57 2.4 mi away ⇄
Shepperton Green 61 2.4 mi away ⇄
Lyne 37 2.4 mi away ⇄
Laleham 64 2.9 mi away ⇄
Thorpe 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Woodham 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wisley 28 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Addlestone a nice place to live?

Addlestone is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Addlestone is 56/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Addlestone?

Addlestone has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 48/100. There were 1,673 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Addlestone?

Among the top-rated schools in Addlestone are Chertsey High School, Darley Dene Primary School and Heathside School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 12 rated schools in Addlestone in total.

What are house prices like in Addlestone?

The current median house price in Addlestone is £375,000, around 32% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £530,000, semi-detached £432,500, terraced £396,500, flat £256,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 3%. There were 113 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Addlestone

KT15 63 ⇄

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