Town Pop. 1,962

Living in Chiddingfold: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chiddingfold comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Chiddingfold most outperforms the national norm: 86/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Bills falls furthest short: 26/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 13 places in the GU8 postcode district. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94). Schools (9), transport (16), lifestyle (24) and healthcare (26) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see GU8 postcode district.

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Chiddingfold scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
63.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 50 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Killinghurst Lane 10 crimes
  2. 2 Gratton Chase 8 crimes
  3. 3 Plaistow Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • St Mary's Church of England 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
26
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital8.4 mi
Frimley Park Hospital14.6 mi
St Peter's Hospital18.2 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust0.4 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 capacity1,514 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
41
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Waverley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
78.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
78.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 78 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate60.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.9%Unemployed2.2%Retired24%Student3.6%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.6%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary12.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)48%Apprenticeship3.1%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership74%
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
16
Witley 1.5 mi
Milford 3.5 mi
Haslemere 4.2 mi
J4A M3 14.9 mi
J4A M3 15 mi
J4 M3 15 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £660,000 19
Semi-detached £627,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£605k £820k £1.0m £1.3m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Wormley 46 1.5 mi away ⇄
Hambledon (Waverley) 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Brook (Waverley) 44 2.0 mi away ⇄
Enton Green 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Durfold Wood 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hydestile 48 3.1 mi away ⇄
Milford and Witley 51 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hascombe 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Northchapel 36 4.0 mi away ⇄
Haslemere 55 4.2 mi away ⇄
Thursley 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Plaistow 45 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chiddingfold a nice place to live?

Chiddingfold has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chiddingfold is 45/100, 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 Chiddingfold?

Chiddingfold is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 124 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chiddingfold?

Among the top-rated schools in Chiddingfold is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Chiddingfold in total.

What are house prices like in Chiddingfold?

The current median house price in Chiddingfold is £660,000, around 132% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £627,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 6%.

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Postcode districts in Chiddingfold

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