Town Pop. 29,535

Living in Epsom: Liveability Score 68/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Epsom scores 68/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Epsom most outperforms the national norm: 84/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 66/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Epsom places 4th of 5 in the KT17 postcode district. It scores 5 points below the KT17 postcode district as a whole, which averages 73/100. That sits 18 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the KT17 postcode district.

68
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
66
90.5 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 917 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 481 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 220 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 211 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 201 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
other 642 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 213 crimes
  2. 2 Hospital 99 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 95 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 11.3 · PM2.5 7.6 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
67
Green Space 76
Parks Ample 33
Sports Pitches Ample 46
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Ample 26
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 19

Services

Schools
60
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 14 in area · 28 within 4km
4Outstanding6Good4Ungraded
  • Glyn SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Rosebery SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Wallace Fields Infant School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • Blenheim High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Danetree Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ewell Grove Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Southfield Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Clement's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Wallace Fields Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
84
A&E departmentsEpsom General Hospitalin area
St. Helier Hospital3.9 mi
Kingston Hospital4.3 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%
3 GP surgeries in area 11 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,693 patients per GP
9dentists3pharmacies

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
73
Full fibre (FTTP)88.9%
available across Epsom and Ewell
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 756 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate62.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.7%Unemployed2.8%Retired20.1%Student5.6%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.6%Skilled & technical29.9%Routine & elementary15.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.4%Apprenticeship3.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership72.1%
Among the least-deprived 16% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax Epsom and Ewell · 2026-27
A £1,687
B £1,969
C £2,250
D £2,531
E £3,093
F £3,656
G £4,218
H £5,062
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
65
Epsom 0 mi
Ewell West 1.2 mi
Ewell East 1.5 mi
J9 M25 3.1 mi
J9 M25 3.2 mi
J8 M25 6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
65
Pubs & Bars Ample 21
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 48
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 18
Retail Shopping Ample 100
Takeaways Ample 20
Fitness Ample 18

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £520,000 205
Detached £930,000 40
Semi-detached £605,000 64
Terraced £496,500 42
Flat / Maisonette £290,000 59
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£280k £543k £814k £1.1m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Ewell 69 1.4 mi away ⇄
Langley Vale 62 1.9 mi away ⇄
Ashtead 62 2.2 mi away ⇄
Worcester Park and Stoneleigh 76 2.5 mi away ⇄
Tadworth and Epsom Downs 66 2.5 mi away ⇄
Banstead 59 3.2 mi away ⇄
Leatherhead 50 3.5 mi away ⇄
Headley (Mole Valley) 31 3.7 mi away ⇄
Kingswood (Reigate and Banstead) 52 3.9 mi away ⇄
Kingston upon Thames 70 4.3 mi away ⇄
Sutton (Sutton) 74 4.4 mi away ⇄
Chipstead and Woodmansterne 56 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Epsom a nice place to live?

Yes, Epsom is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Epsom is 68/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Epsom?

Epsom has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 66/100. There were 2,672 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Epsom?

Among the top-rated schools in Epsom are Glyn School, Rosebery School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 14 rated schools in Epsom in total.

What are house prices like in Epsom?

The current median house price in Epsom is £520,000, around 82% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £930,000, semi-detached £605,000, terraced £496,500, flat £290,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 205 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Epsom in context

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Postcode districts in Epsom

KT17 73 ⇄
KT18 65 ⇄
KT19 69 ⇄

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