Town Pop. 846

Living in Brook (Waverley): Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Brook (Waverley) scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 97/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 20/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 13 scored places sharing the GU8 postcode district, Brook (Waverley) ranks 8th. Its economic health score runs 17 points above the GU8 district's 80/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). For the surrounding area, see GU8 postcode district.

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Brook (Waverley) scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
118.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 31 crimes
↑ 141% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 28 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 15 crimes
↑ 406% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cosford Road 15 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 11 crimes
  3. 3 Highfield Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.652 · PM2.5 6.236 · PM10 9.924 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 9
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
23
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
2Good
  • The Chandler CofE Aided Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Witley CofE Controlled Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital6.8 mi
Frimley Park Hospital12.7 mi
St Peter's Hospital16.8 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 surgeryDr. Wilks & Partners1.5 mi
GP capacity1,514 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
20
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Waverley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
41.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
41.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 35 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
97
Employment rate57.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.1%Unemployed2.8%Retired26.4%Student6.2%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial58.4%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary9.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)52%Apprenticeship3.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership82.1%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
26
Council tax Waverley · 2026-27
A £1,737
B £2,026
C £2,316
D £2,605
E £3,184
F £3,763
G £4,342
H £5,210
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
21
Witley 0.6 mi
Milford 2.1 mi
Godalming 3.9 mi
J4A M3 12.9 mi
J4A M3 13.1 mi
J4 M3 13.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Brook (Waverley) 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

Wormley 46 0.8 mi away ⇄
Hambledon (Waverley) 44 1.4 mi away ⇄
Enton Green 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Milford and Witley 51 1.8 mi away ⇄
Chiddingfold 45 2.0 mi away ⇄
Thursley 36 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hydestile 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Pitch Place 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hascombe 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Elstead 50 3.6 mi away ⇄
Busbridge 53 3.7 mi away ⇄
Godalming 55 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brook (Waverley) a nice place to live?

Brook (Waverley) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Brook (Waverley) 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 Brook (Waverley)?

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

What are the best schools in Brook (Waverley)?

Among the top-rated schools in Brook (Waverley) are The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School and Witley CofE Controlled Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Brook (Waverley) in total.

Brook (Waverley) in context

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Postcode districts in Brook (Waverley)

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