Town Pop. 1,126

Living in Capel: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Capel is 49/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 47/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 4/100 against a town median of 23/100.

Capel places 4th of 14 in the RH5 postcode district. Its lifestyle score runs 8 points below the RH5 district's 55/100. Safety (90) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: RH5 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Capel scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
143.9 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 60 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 46 crimes
↑ 169% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 123% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 154% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wolves Hill 15 crimes
  2. 2 Bennetts Wood 10 crimes
  3. 3 Horsham Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
73
Green Space 87
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 8
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Scott-Broadwood CofE Infant SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
29
A&E departmentsEast Surrey Hospital7.8 mi
Epsom General Hospital11.7 mi
Royal Surrey County Hospital13.2 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,822 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
66
Full fibre (FTTP)60.6%
available across Mole Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 41 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate60.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.7%Unemployed2%Retired24.1%Student3.6%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47%Skilled & technical38.4%Routine & elementary14.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.3%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
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 D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
20
Ockley 0.4 mi
Holmwood 2.1 mi
Warnham 4 mi
J11 M23 7.2 mi
J11 M23 7.4 mi
J9A M23 7.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
47
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 13

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Capel 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

Ockley 46 1.5 mi away ⇄
Beare Green 44 1.7 mi away ⇄
Newdigate 48 2.2 mi away ⇄
Rusper 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Cudworth 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Kingsfold 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Forest Green 46 3.1 mi away ⇄
Parkgate (Mole Valley) 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Walliswood 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Holbrook (Horsham) 56 4.1 mi away ⇄
Warnham 49 4.1 mi away ⇄
Holmbury St Mary 43 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Capel a nice place to live?

Capel has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Capel is 49/100, 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 Capel?

Capel is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 162 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Capel in context

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Postcode districts in Capel

RH5 46 ⇄

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