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Living in Effingham: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Effingham comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Effingham most outperforms the national norm: 96/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Among the 4 scored places sharing the KT24 postcode district, Effingham ranks 3rd.

Against the wider KT24 district average of 47/100, that is 5 points above. Its economic health score runs 11 points above the KT24 district's 85/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94). Wider context for the surrounding area: KT24 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Effingham scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
227.8 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 26 crimes
↑ 117% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↑ 302% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 390% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 454% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 114% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 7 crimes
  2. 2 Chester Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Beech Avenue 6 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 7.5 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
72
Green Space 91
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
20
2 schools in area · 7 within 4km
2Good
  • Howard of Effingham SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Lawrence Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
23
A&E departmentsEpsom General Hospital6.2 mi
St Peter's Hospital A&E8 mi
St Peter's Hospital8 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgeryEast Horsley Medical Centre1.2 mi
GP capacity1,699 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
55
Full fibre (FTTP)64.3%
available across Guildford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
96
Employment rate55%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.9%Student6.7%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial62.7%Skilled & technical30%Routine & elementary7.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)4.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)13.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)55.8%Apprenticeship2.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership90.7%
Among the least-deprived 8% 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
28
Horsley 1.2 mi
Effingham Junction 1.3 mi
Bookham 1.5 mi
J10 M25 3.5 mi
J10 M25 4 mi
J9 M25 4.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
46
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Effingham 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

East Horsley 55 1.0 mi away ⇄
Great Bookham and Fetcham 59 1.8 mi away ⇄
West Horsley 51 2.1 mi away ⇄
Hatchford 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Elm Corner 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Westhumble 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Mickleham 45 3.7 mi away ⇄
Westcott (Mole Valley) 49 3.8 mi away ⇄
Leatherhead 50 3.9 mi away ⇄
West Clandon 50 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ripley (Guildford) 30 4.2 mi away ⇄
Cobham (Elmbridge) 51 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Effingham a nice place to live?

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

Effingham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Effingham?

Among the top-rated schools in Effingham are Howard of Effingham School and St Lawrence Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Effingham in total.

Effingham in context

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Postcode districts in Effingham

KT24 47 ⇄

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