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Living in Chobham: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Chobham is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Lifestyle is where Chobham most outperforms the national norm: 54/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 8/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Of the 10 places sharing the GU24 postcode district, Chobham scores lowest. Against the wider GU24 district average of 51/100, that is 13 points below. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: GU24 postcode district.

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Chobham scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
39
1,931.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 114 crimes
↑ 5625% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 47 crimes
↑ 977% above national average
Public order 23 crimes
↑ 2602% above national average
Other theft 22 crimes
↑ 2608% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 1472% above national average
other 33 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 78 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 18 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 16 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 8.876 · PM2.5 6.956 · PM10 10.55 µg/m³
71
Green Space 71
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
25
2 schools in area · 9 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • St Lawrence CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Valley End CofE Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
35
A&E departmentsSt Peter's Hospital4 mi
St Peter's Hospital A&E4.1 mi
Frimley Park Hospital5.5 mi
Hospital waitsAshford And St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryChobham and West End Medical Practice1.1 mi
GP capacity2,436 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
8
Full fibre (FTTP)64.7%
available across Surrey Heath
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
29.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
29.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
65%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed1.8%Retired28.7%Student4.3%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.1%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary12.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.7%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership83.9%
Among the least-deprived 36% 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
22
Longcross 2.3 mi
Sunningdale 2.4 mi
Bagshot 2.9 mi
J3 M3 2.2 mi
J3 M3 2.8 mi
J2 M3 4.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
54
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Chobham 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 0.9 mi away ⇄
Castle Green 65 1.4 mi away ⇄
Windlesham 48 1.9 mi away ⇄
Mimbridge 61 2.0 mi away ⇄
Lightwater 55 2.3 mi away ⇄
Longcross 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
Bisley (Surrey Heath) 48 2.3 mi away ⇄
Wentworth (Runnymede) 53 2.8 mi away ⇄
South Ascot 59 2.8 mi away ⇄
Woodham 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bagshot 54 3.1 mi away ⇄
Sheet's Heath 45 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chobham a nice place to live?

Chobham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chobham is 38/100, 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 Chobham?

Chobham has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 39/100. There were 253 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chobham?

Among the top-rated schools in Chobham is St Lawrence CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Chobham in total.

Chobham in context

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Postcode districts in Chobham

GU24 51 ⇄

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