Town Pop. 781

Living in Buckland (Mole Valley): Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Buckland (Mole Valley) scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 55/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 42/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the RH3 postcode district, Buckland (Mole Valley) scores lowest. The RH3 district averages 55/100, putting Buckland (Mole Valley) 8 points below its own postcode area. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90) and economic health (83). Wider context for the surrounding area: RH3 postcode district.

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Buckland (Mole Valley) scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
99.9 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 22 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Reigate Road 14 crimes
  2. 2 Tranquil Dale 8 crimes
  3. 3 Old Reigate Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 7.963 · PM2.5 6.915 · PM10 10.914 µg/m³
71
Green Space 90
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 9
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 3 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
13
A&E departmentsEast Surrey Hospital4.1 mi
Epsom General Hospital5.3 mi
St. Helier Hospital9.7 mi
Hospital waitsSurrey And Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67%
A&E seen within 4 hrs54.9%
Nearest GP surgeryTanners Meadow Surgery1.7 mi
GP capacity1,557 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
42
Full fibre (FTTP)60.6%
available across Mole Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
70.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
70.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate54.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.2%Unemployed2.1%Retired30.4%Student3.9%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.5%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary12.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.8%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership70.9%
Among the least-deprived 29% 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
30
Betchworth 0.6 mi
Reigate 2.5 mi
Dorking Deepdene 2.7 mi
J8 M25 2.9 mi
J8 M25 4.6 mi
J9 M25 4.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
55
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 19

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Buckland (Mole Valley) 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

Brockham 56 1.2 mi away ⇄
Skimmington 0 1.3 mi away ⇄
Box Hill 35 1.3 mi away ⇄
Leigh (Mole Valley) 49 2.2 mi away ⇄
Reigate 63 2.6 mi away ⇄
Headley (Mole Valley) 31 2.9 mi away ⇄
Dorking 60 3.0 mi away ⇄
Lower Kingswood 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Westhumble 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Mickleham 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Nalderswood 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Parkgate (Mole Valley) 48 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Buckland (Mole Valley) a nice place to live?

Buckland (Mole Valley) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Buckland (Mole Valley) is 47/100, 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 Buckland (Mole Valley)?

Buckland (Mole Valley) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 78 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Buckland (Mole Valley)?

Among the top-rated schools in Buckland (Mole Valley) is North Downs Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Buckland (Mole Valley) in total.

Buckland (Mole Valley) in context

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Postcode districts in Buckland (Mole Valley)

RH3 55 ⇄

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