Town Pop. 2,043

Living in Elstead: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Elstead comes out at 50/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Elstead most outperforms the national norm: 39/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 26/100 against a town median of 47/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 13 places in the GU8 postcode district. On healthcare specifically, Elstead sits 13 points above the GU8 district figure of 26/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90). Wider context for the surrounding area: GU8 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
66.1 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 54 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Croft 19 crimes
  2. 2 Weyburn Lane 14 crimes
  3. 3 Hope Street 12 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • St James CofE Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
39
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital5.2 mi
Frimley Park Hospital9.3 mi
St Peter's Hospital14.9 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 capacity1,911 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
70
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Waverley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 65 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate54.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.9%Unemployed1.9%Retired30.4%Student3.7%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.1%Skilled & technical33.1%Routine & elementary14.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)13.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.4%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership73.5%
Among the least-deprived 30% 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
15
Milford 3.1 mi
Godalming 3.6 mi
Witley 4.1 mi
J4A M3 9.3 mi
J4A M3 9.4 mi
J4 M3 9.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £762,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£596k £703k £813k £921k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Shackleford 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Tilford Common 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Tilford 37 2.2 mi away ⇄
Norney 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Thursley 36 2.4 mi away ⇄
The Sands 52 2.5 mi away ⇄
Milford and Witley 51 2.5 mi away ⇄
Rushmoor 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Pitch Place 0 2.8 mi away ⇄
Runfold 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Sandy Cross 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Puttenham 45 3.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Elstead a nice place to live?

Elstead is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Elstead is 50/100, 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 Elstead?

Elstead is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 135 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Elstead?

Among the top-rated schools in Elstead is St James CofE Aided Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Elstead in total.

What are house prices like in Elstead?

The current median house price in Elstead is £762,500, around 168% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%.

Elstead in context

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Postcode districts in Elstead

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