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Living in Castle Green: Liveability Score 65/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Castle Green is 65/100, built from 9 categories. Lifestyle is where Castle Green most outperforms the national norm: 77/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 27/100 against a town median of 47/100.

No other settlement in the GU24 postcode district scores higher. Castle Green leads all 10. The GU24 district averages 51/100, putting Castle Green 14 points above its own postcode area. On lifestyle specifically, Castle Green sits 28 points above the GU24 district figure of 49/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: GU24 postcode district.

65
OUT OF 100
Good
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Settlement area

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Castle Green scores 65 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
839.5 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 63 crimes
↑ 679% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 41 crimes
↑ 1010% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 1050% above national average
Public order 19 crimes
↑ 1103% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 1029% above national average
other 45 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 18 crimes
  2. 2 A322 12 crimes
  3. 3 Arethusa Way 12 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 8.6 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
71
Green Space 79
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
49
1 school in area · 21 within 4km
1Good
  • St Lawrence CofE 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
38
A&E departmentsSt Peter's Hospital4.4 mi
St Peter's Hospital A&E4.4 mi
Frimley Park Hospital5.5 mi
Hospital waitsAshford And St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryChobham and West End Medical Practice1 mi
GP capacity2,041 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)64.7%
available across Surrey Heath
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
94
Employment rate59.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.8%Unemployed2%Retired27.6%Student3.5%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.2%Skilled & technical32.9%Routine & elementary12.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.7%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership85.5%
Among the least-deprived 9% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
27
Council tax Surrey Heath · 2026-27
A £1,723
B £2,011
C £2,298
D £2,585
E £3,159
F £3,734
G £4,308
H £5,170
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
45
Brookwood 2.5 mi
Woking 2.8 mi
Longcross 3.4 mi
J3 M3 3 mi
J3 M3 3.4 mi
J11 M25 5.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
77
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Castle Green 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

West End and Chobham 52 0.7 mi away ⇄
Mimbridge 61 1.3 mi away ⇄
Bisley (Surrey Heath) 48 1.3 mi away ⇄
Chobham 38 1.4 mi away ⇄
Woking 65 2.3 mi away ⇄
Sheet's Heath 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Brookwood 56 2.5 mi away ⇄
Woodham 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Lightwater 55 2.7 mi away ⇄
Windlesham 48 3.1 mi away ⇄
Longcross 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Pirbright 52 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Castle Green a nice place to live?

Yes, Castle Green is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Castle Green is 65/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Castle Green?

Castle Green is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 204 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Castle Green?

Among the top-rated schools in Castle Green is St Lawrence CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Castle Green in total.

Castle Green in context

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Postcode districts in Castle Green

GU24 51 ⇄

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