Town Pop. 126

Living in Durfold Wood: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Durfold Wood is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 90/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 11th highest-scoring of the 13 places in the GU8 postcode district. The GU8 district averages 46/100, putting Durfold Wood 7 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Durfold Wood sits 10 points above the GU8 district figure of 80/100. For the surrounding area, see GU8 postcode district.

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Durfold Wood scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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GU8 4AA GU8 5AA GU8 6AA GU8 RH14

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
817.5 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 36 crimes
↑ 758% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 944% above national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 2620% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 1068% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 877% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ashfield 13 crimes
  2. 2 Dunsfold Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Plaistow Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
76
Green Space 74
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
10

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital10.7 mi
Frimley Park Hospital17.5 mi
St Peter's Hospital20.2 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
Nearest GP surgeryLoxwood Medical Practice2.9 mi
GP capacity1,233 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)67.3%
available across Chichester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 5 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate57.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.9%Unemployed2.2%Retired27%Student3.2%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.2%Skilled & technical36.4%Routine & elementary11.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.1%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership79%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Chichester · 2026-27
A £1,647
B £1,921
C £2,196
D £2,470
E £3,019
F £3,568
G £4,117
H £4,940
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 E
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Witley 4.4 mi
Milford 6 mi
Haslemere 6.1 mi
J11 M23 16.5 mi
J11 M23 17 mi
J10 M25 17.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Durfold Wood 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

Plaistow 45 1.3 mi away ⇄
Ifold 51 2.1 mi away ⇄
Loxwood 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Chiddingfold 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Alfold Crossways 34 3.1 mi away ⇄
Northchapel 36 3.4 mi away ⇄
Kirdford 32 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hambledon (Waverley) 44 4.1 mi away ⇄
Wormley 46 4.4 mi away ⇄
Elmbridge Village 29 4.5 mi away ⇄
Tisman's Common 46 4.6 mi away ⇄
Brook (Waverley) 44 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Durfold Wood a nice place to live?

Durfold Wood has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Durfold Wood is 39/100, 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 Durfold Wood?

Durfold Wood is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 103 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Durfold Wood in context

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Postcode districts in Durfold Wood

GU8 46 ⇄
RH14 42 ⇄

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