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Living in Dockenfield: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Dockenfield scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 32/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Dockenfield places 13th of 18 in the GU10 postcode district. Against the wider GU10 district average of 51/100, that is 10 points below. On economic health specifically, Dockenfield sits 12 points above the GU10 district figure of 79/100. For the surrounding area, see GU10 postcode district.

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Dockenfield scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
236.1 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 32 crimes
↑ 215% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 376% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 238% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 254% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↑ 30% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lovers Lane 9 crimes
  2. 2 The Street 8 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 5 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
76
Green Space 73
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital10.7 mi
Frimley Park Hospital11.4 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital14.6 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryHolly Tree Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity3,017 patients per GP
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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
32
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Waverley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
24.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
24.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate57.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.6%Unemployed1.6%Retired27.5%Student4.4%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial57.2%Skilled & technical31.2%Routine & elementary11.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)53.9%Apprenticeship3%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership80.1%
Among the least-deprived 22% 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
Bentley 2.4 mi
Farnham 3.9 mi
Alton 6.2 mi
J5 M3 9.6 mi
J5 M3 9.8 mi
J4A M3 9.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 9

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Dockenfield 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

Frensham 45 1.6 mi away ⇄
Blacknest 0 1.9 mi away ⇄
Wrecclesham 52 2.2 mi away ⇄
Churt 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Kingsley (East Hampshire) 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Headley Down and Headley 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Lindford 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Rushmoor 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Green Cross 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bentley (East Hampshire) 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bordon 50 3.5 mi away ⇄
Farnham 58 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dockenfield a nice place to live?

Dockenfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Dockenfield is 41/100, 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 Dockenfield?

Dockenfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 72 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Dockenfield in context

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Postcode districts in Dockenfield

GU10 51 ⇄

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