Town Pop. 11,570

Living in Cranleigh: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cranleigh 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. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 26/100 versus a median of 47/100.

That is the highest score of the 6 places in the GU6 postcode district. Against the wider GU6 district average of 47/100, that is 5 points above. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see GU6 postcode district.

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Cranleigh scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

54.5 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 233 crimes

↓ 40% below national average

Anti-social behaviour 88 crimes

↓ 50% below national average

Public order 54 crimes

↓ 28% below national average

Criminal damage and arson 46 crimes

↓ 41% below national average

Shoplifting 42 crimes

↓ 54% below national average

other 167 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Supermarket 45 crimes
2 Parking Area 32 crimes
3 Lashmere 28 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³

Green Space 84

Parks Ample 12

Sports Pitches Ample 57

Allotments Some 1

Golf Courses Adequate 2

Tennis Courts Ample 25

Bowling Greens Some 1

Playgrounds Ample 18

Services

Schools

5 schools in area · 6 within 4km

1Outstanding2Good1Inadequate1Ungraded

St Joseph's Specialist TrustSpecial · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Glebelands SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
Good
St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Cranleigh Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Inadequate
Park Mead PrimaryPrimary · 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

A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital7.7 mi

East Surrey Hospital13.9 mi

Epsom General Hospital14.4 mi

Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust0.3 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 capacity1,803 patients per GP

4dentists2pharmacies

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

Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%

available across Waverley

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

79.1%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

79.1%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

98.7%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 332 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate55%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed55%Unemployed1.8%Retired29.2%Student5.7%Other inactive8.3%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial48.4%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary17.9%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.1%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%

Home ownership72.2%

Among the least-deprived 18% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Chilworth 5.3 mi

Gomshall 5.6 mi

Shalford 6.1 mi

J10 M25 12.4 mi

J10 M25 12.6 mi

J11 M23 13 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Adequate 4

Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6

Retail Shopping Ample 33

Takeaways Adequate 4

Fitness Ample 20

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£622,500	80
Detached	£705,000	41
Semi-detached	£508,750	22

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Cranleigh a nice place to live?

Cranleigh is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Cranleigh 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 Cranleigh?

Cranleigh is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 630 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cranleigh?

Among the top-rated schools in Cranleigh are St Joseph's Specialist Trust, Glebelands School and St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Cranleigh in total.

What are house prices like in Cranleigh?

The current median house price in Cranleigh is £622,500, around 118% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £705,000, semi-detached £508,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 18%. There were 80 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Cranleigh in context

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Postcode districts in Cranleigh

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