Town Pop. 17,079

Living in Cobham (Elmbridge): Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cobham (Elmbridge) scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 57/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 38/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the KT10 postcode district, Cobham (Elmbridge) scores lowest. Against the wider KT10 district average of 66/100, that is 15 points below. On healthcare specifically, Cobham (Elmbridge) sits 10 points below the KT10 district figure of 67/100. For the surrounding area, see KT10 postcode district.

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Cobham (Elmbridge) scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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KT10 0AA KT10 1BD KT10 8AA KT10 9AA KT10 KT11 KT22

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
68
72 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 368 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 245 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 111 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 105 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Public order 103 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 297 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 162 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 117 crimes
  3. 3 Bookham Road 71 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 10.7 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
68
Green Space 64
Parks Ample 19
Sports Pitches Ample 35
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 4
Tennis Courts Ample 50
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 10

Services

Schools
26
3 schools in area · 6 within 4km
3Good
  • Cobham Free SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • The Royal Kent CofE 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
57
A&E departmentsEpsom General Hospital3.2 mi
St Peter's Hospital A&E5.2 mi
St Peter's Hospital5.2 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
2 GP surgeries in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,753 patients per GP
4dentists4pharmacies

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
38
Full fibre (FTTP)66.2%
available across Elmbridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
63.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
65.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 503 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate54.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.9%Unemployed2.5%Retired23.4%Student6.4%Other inactive12.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial58.5%Skilled & technical29.6%Routine & elementary11.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.2%Level 3 (A levels)12.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)53.2%Apprenticeship2.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership73%
Among the least-deprived 18% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
37
Council tax Elmbridge · 2026-27
A £1,705
B £1,990
C £2,274
D £2,558
E £3,126
F £3,695
G £4,263
H £5,116
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 Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
29
Oxshott 0.9 mi
Cobham & Stoke d'Abernon 1.1 mi
Claygate 2.4 mi
J9 M25 2.3 mi
J10 M25 2.8 mi
J10 M25 3.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
54
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 22
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 10
Retail Shopping Ample 104
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Ample 119

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £900,000 117
Detached £1,620,000 60
Semi-detached £715,000 25
Terraced £550,000 10
Flat / Maisonette £495,000 22
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£345k £1.0m £1.7m £2.4m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hersham 67 2.6 mi away ⇄
Esher 66 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hatchford 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Byfleet 58 3.4 mi away ⇄
Great Bookham and Fetcham 59 3.5 mi away ⇄
Leatherhead 50 3.6 mi away ⇄
Walton-on-Thames 67 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ashtead 62 3.8 mi away ⇄
Elm Corner 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
West Molesey 73 4.0 mi away ⇄
Weybridge 60 4.0 mi away ⇄
Wisley 28 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cobham (Elmbridge) a nice place to live?

Cobham (Elmbridge) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Cobham (Elmbridge) is 51/100, 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 Cobham (Elmbridge)?

Cobham (Elmbridge) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 68/100. There were 1,229 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cobham (Elmbridge)?

Among the top-rated schools in Cobham (Elmbridge) are Cobham Free School, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and The Royal Kent CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Cobham (Elmbridge) in total.

What are house prices like in Cobham (Elmbridge)?

The current median house price in Cobham (Elmbridge) is £900,000, around 216% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £1,620,000, semi-detached £715,000, terraced £550,000, flat £495,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 22%. There were 117 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Cobham (Elmbridge) in context

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Postcode districts in Cobham (Elmbridge)

KT10 66 ⇄
KT11 49 ⇄
KT22 54 ⇄

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