Town Pop. 5,476

Living in East Horsley: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for East Horsley is 55/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 96/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 5 scored places sharing the GU23 postcode district, East Horsley ranks 2nd.

On broadband specifically, East Horsley sits 55 points above the GU23 district figure of 41/100. Also scoring 80 or better: economic health (95) and safety (93). Below 30/100: schools (18) and healthcare (26). Wider context for the surrounding area: GU23 postcode district.

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East Horsley scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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GU23 6AA GU23 7AA GU23 KT11 KT24

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
56.2 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 111 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 58 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 29 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Other theft 29 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Burglary 24 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
other 57 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Northcote Road 14 crimes
  2. 2 Farleys Close 14 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 14 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 7.6 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
72
Green Space 83
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 15
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • The Raleigh SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsEpsom General Hospital6.7 mi
St Peter's Hospital A&E7 mi
St Peter's Hospital7 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 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,699 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)64.3%
available across Guildford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 184 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
95
Employment rate55.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.5%Unemployed2.1%Retired28.9%Student5.5%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial60%Skilled & technical30.3%Routine & elementary9.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)13.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)54.5%Apprenticeship2.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership85.6%
Among the least-deprived 6% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
38
Council tax Guildford · 2026-27
A £1,698
B £1,981
C £2,264
D £2,547
E £3,113
F £3,679
G £4,245
H £5,094
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
30
Horsley 0.3 mi
Effingham Junction 1.3 mi
Bookham 2.3 mi
J10 M25 3.1 mi
J10 M25 3.5 mi
J9 M25 5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
40
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 16
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Ample 35

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £940,000 41
Detached £1,065,000 31
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£648k £922k £1.2m £1.5m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Effingham 52 1.0 mi away ⇄
West Horsley 51 1.3 mi away ⇄
Hatchford 40 2.4 mi away ⇄
Elm Corner 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Great Bookham and Fetcham 59 2.8 mi away ⇄
West Clandon 50 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ripley (Guildford) 30 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wisley 28 4.0 mi away ⇄
Send 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Shere 51 4.1 mi away ⇄
Gomshall 52 4.1 mi away ⇄
Westcott (Mole Valley) 49 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is East Horsley a nice place to live?

East Horsley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for East Horsley is 55/100, 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 East Horsley?

East Horsley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 308 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in East Horsley?

Among the top-rated schools in East Horsley is The Raleigh School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in East Horsley in total.

What are house prices like in East Horsley?

The current median house price in East Horsley is £940,000, around 230% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £1,065,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 33%. There were 41 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

East Horsley in context

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Postcode districts in East Horsley

GU23 52 ⇄
KT11 49 ⇄
KT24 47 ⇄

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