Town Pop. 1,014

Living in Charlwood: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Charlwood comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 52/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 27/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the RH6 postcode district, Charlwood ranks 6th. It scores 5 points below the RH6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 46/100. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RH6 postcode district.

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Charlwood scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
27
312.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Shoplifting 88 crimes
↑ 1013% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 59 crimes
↑ 75% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 50 crimes
↑ 224% above national average
Vehicle crime 27 crimes
↑ 454% above national average
Public order 27 crimes
↑ 309% above national average
other 66 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mistley Gardens 130 crimes
  2. 2 Russ Hill 17 crimes
  3. 3 Withey Brook 17 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 8.815 · PM2.5 6.859 · PM10 11.039 µg/m³
71
Green Space 88
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Charlwood Village Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
18
A&E departmentsEast Surrey Hospital4.6 mi
Epsom General Hospital11.4 mi
St. Helier Hospital15.1 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.9%
Nearest GP surgeryLangley Corner Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity1,759 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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)60.6%
available across Mole Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate63.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.8%Unemployed1.9%Retired19.1%Student2.6%Other inactive12.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.1%Skilled & technical38.6%Routine & elementary18.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.6%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership76.6%
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
32
Ifield 2.8 mi
Gatwick Airport 2.8 mi
Horley 2.9 mi
J9A M23 3.2 mi
J9 M23 3.9 mi
J9 M23 3.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 13

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Charlwood 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

Cudworth 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
Hookwood 41 1.9 mi away ⇄
Nalderswood 0 2.8 mi away ⇄
Newdigate 48 2.8 mi away ⇄
Horley (Reigate and Banstead) 54 2.9 mi away ⇄
Parkgate (Mole Valley) 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Crawley (Crawley) 61 3.3 mi away ⇄
Tinsley Green 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Rusper 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Leigh (Mole Valley) 49 3.8 mi away ⇄
Salfords 49 3.9 mi away ⇄
Shipley Bridge 0 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Charlwood a nice place to live?

Charlwood has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Charlwood is 41/100, 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 Charlwood?

Crime levels in Charlwood are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 27/100. There were 317 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Charlwood?

Among the top-rated schools in Charlwood is Charlwood Village Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Charlwood in total.

Charlwood in context

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Postcode districts in Charlwood

RH6 46 ⇄

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