Town Pop. 1,665

Living in Chilworth (Guildford): Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chilworth (Guildford) comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 57/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 31/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Chilworth (Guildford) places 5th of 6 in the GU4 postcode district. Safety (88) and economic health (82) also clear 80/100. On the national picture that lands Chilworth (Guildford) in the top quarter of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see GU4 postcode district.

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Chilworth (Guildford) scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
160.4 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 113 crimes
↑ 104% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 49 crimes
↑ 93% above national average
Public order 22 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Vehicle crime 17 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
other 47 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 48 crimes
  2. 2 Hornhatch 24 crimes
  3. 3 Broadford Road 16 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 6.885 · PM2.5 6.647 · PM10 10.154 µg/m³
73
Green Space 88
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
28
3 schools in area · 15 within 4km
1Good2Ungraded
  • Shalford Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Chilworth CofE (Aided) Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Tillingbourne Junior 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
30
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital3.1 mi
St Peter's Hospital10.9 mi
St Peter's Hospital A&E10.9 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgeryWonersh Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity1,446 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
31
Full fibre (FTTP)64.3%
available across Guildford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 50 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate59.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.4%Unemployed2.7%Retired25.7%Student3.8%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.1%Skilled & technical29.6%Routine & elementary14.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.4%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.9%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership73.9%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
31
Council tax Guildford · 2026-27
A £1,698
B £1,981
C £2,264
D £2,547
E £3,113
F £3,679
G £4,245
H £5,094
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
39
Chilworth 0.4 mi
Shalford 1.4 mi
London Road (Guildford) 2.2 mi
J10 M25 8.3 mi
J10 M25 8.3 mi
J11 M25 10.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
57
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £500,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All
£496k £549k £604k £657k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Shalford (Guildford) 62 1.3 mi away ⇄
Bramley and Wonersh 50 1.5 mi away ⇄
Albury 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Artington 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Peasmarsh (Guildford) 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Shamley Green 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
Albury Heath 37 2.5 mi away ⇄
Farley Green 38 2.5 mi away ⇄
Guildford 62 2.7 mi away ⇄
Shere 51 3.0 mi away ⇄
Grafham 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Munstead Heath 0 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chilworth (Guildford) a nice place to live?

Chilworth (Guildford) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Chilworth (Guildford) is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Chilworth (Guildford)?

Chilworth (Guildford) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 267 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chilworth (Guildford)?

Among the top-rated schools in Chilworth (Guildford) is Shalford Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Chilworth (Guildford) in total.

What are house prices like in Chilworth (Guildford)?

The current median house price in Chilworth (Guildford) is £500,000, around 75% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 21%.

Chilworth (Guildford) in context

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Postcode districts in Chilworth (Guildford)

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