Town Pop. 2,236

Living in Brockham: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Brockham is 56/100, built from 9 categories. Lifestyle is where Brockham most outperforms the national norm: 55/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Among the 4 scored places sharing the RH3 postcode district, Brockham ranks 3rd.

Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92), broadband (88) and economic health (87). On the national picture that lands Brockham in the top quarter of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: RH3 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Brockham scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
75.6 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 52 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 39 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 14 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
other 38 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Reigate Road 32 crimes
  2. 2 Tranquil Dale 8 crimes
  3. 3 Brockham Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 7.5 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 10.8 µg/m³
72
Green Space 88
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Good
  • North Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsEast Surrey Hospital4.9 mi
Epsom General Hospital5.8 mi
St. Helier Hospital10.5 mi
Hospital waitsSurrey And Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67%
A&E seen within 4 hrs54.9%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,255 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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)60.6%
available across Mole Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 60 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate56.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.4%Unemployed2.1%Retired30.1%Student3.8%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.3%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary13.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.2%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership78.3%
Among the least-deprived 19% of areas in England
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 D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
34
Betchworth 1.4 mi
Dorking Deepdene 1.7 mi
Dorking 1.8 mi
J8 M25 4.1 mi
J9 M25 5.1 mi
J8 M25 5.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
55
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 12

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £625,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£555k £628k £704k £778k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Buckland (Mole Valley) 47 1.2 mi away ⇄
Box Hill 35 1.5 mi away ⇄
Dorking 60 1.8 mi away ⇄
Skimmington 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Leigh (Mole Valley) 49 2.2 mi away ⇄
Westhumble 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Mickleham 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Parkgate (Mole Valley) 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
Nalderswood 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Headley (Mole Valley) 31 3.5 mi away ⇄
Westcott (Mole Valley) 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Reigate 63 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brockham a nice place to live?

Brockham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Brockham 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 Brockham?

Brockham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 169 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Brockham?

Among the top-rated schools in Brockham is North Downs Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Brockham in total.

What are house prices like in Brockham?

The current median house price in Brockham is £625,000, around 119% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 7%.

Brockham in context

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Postcode districts in Brockham

RH3 55 ⇄
RH4 58 ⇄

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