Town Pop. 1,445

Living in Beare Green: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Beare Green scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Beare Green most outperforms the national norm: 55/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 24/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 14 scored places sharing the RH5 postcode district, Beare Green ranks 11th. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (88). Healthcare (7), schools (24) and transport (29) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RH5 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
64.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 35 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 7 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ockley Road 15 crimes
  2. 2 Oak Corner 15 crimes
  3. 3 Merebank 12 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 8 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
70
Green Space 88
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • The Weald CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsEast Surrey Hospital7 mi
Epsom General Hospital9.9 mi
Royal Surrey County Hospital13 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 surgeryThe Leith Hill Practice1.7 mi
GP capacity1,822 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
24
Full fibre (FTTP)60.6%
available across Mole Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
50.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
50.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 48 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate55.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.7%Unemployed1.9%Retired31.2%Student2.7%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.2%Skilled & technical37.8%Routine & elementary20.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.7%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership72.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
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 C
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
29
Holmwood 0.5 mi
Ockley 1.8 mi
Dorking West 4.4 mi
J9A M23 7.2 mi
J8 M25 7.6 mi
J9 M23 7.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
55
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £435,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£330k £363k £397k £430k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Newdigate 48 1.3 mi away ⇄
Capel 49 1.7 mi away ⇄
Parkgate (Mole Valley) 48 2.0 mi away ⇄
Cudworth 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Ockley 46 2.7 mi away ⇄
Nalderswood 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Leigh (Mole Valley) 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Forest Green 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Dorking 60 3.8 mi away ⇄
Rusper 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Charlwood 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Brockham 56 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Beare Green a nice place to live?

Beare Green has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Beare Green is 44/100, 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 Beare Green?

Beare Green is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 93 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Beare Green?

Among the top-rated schools in Beare Green is The Weald CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Beare Green in total.

What are house prices like in Beare Green?

The current median house price in Beare Green is £435,000, around 53% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%.

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Postcode districts in Beare Green

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