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Living in Albury: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Albury scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 57/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Albury places 7th of 10 in the GU5 postcode district. Against the wider GU5 district average of 48/100, that is 6 points below. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: GU5 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
579.7 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 76 crimes
↑ 478% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 44 crimes
↑ 633% above national average
Public order 26 crimes
↑ 912% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 25 crimes
↑ 831% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 635% above national average
other 40 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 53 crimes
  2. 2 Gomshall Lane 16 crimes
  3. 3 New Road 11 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 7.046 · PM2.5 6.536 · PM10 9.743 µg/m³
74
Green Space 88
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
3

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital4.7 mi
St Peter's Hospital10.5 mi
St Peter's Hospital A&E10.5 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgeryShere Surgery/Dispensary1.7 mi
GP capacity1,383 patients per GP
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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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)64.3%
available across Guildford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate58.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.2%Unemployed2.3%Retired25.3%Student5%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.2%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary12.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.3%Apprenticeship3.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership67%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
26
Council tax Guildford · 2026-27
A £1,698
B £1,981
C £2,264
D £2,547
E £3,113
F £3,679
G £4,245
H £5,094
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
26
Chilworth 1.2 mi
Gomshall 2.4 mi
Shalford 3 mi
J10 M25 7.3 mi
J10 M25 7.4 mi
J9 M25 9.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
57
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Albury 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

Albury Heath 37 1.1 mi away ⇄
Shere 51 1.4 mi away ⇄
Farley Green 38 1.6 mi away ⇄
Chilworth (Guildford) 52 1.7 mi away ⇄
Gomshall 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Shamley Green 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Peaslake 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bramley and Wonersh 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Shalford (Guildford) 62 3.0 mi away ⇄
West Clandon 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
West Horsley 51 3.5 mi away ⇄
Sutton Abinger 55 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Albury a nice place to live?

Albury has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Albury is 42/100, 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 Albury?

Albury has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 229 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Albury

GU5 48 ⇄

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