Town Pop. 28,146

Living in Ewell: Liveability Score 69/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ewell is 69/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Ewell most outperforms the national norm: 76/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 62/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Ewell places 3rd of 5 in the KT17 postcode district. That is 19 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Broadband (93) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see KT17 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

87.2 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 736 crimes

↓ 22% below national average

Anti-social behaviour 403 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Vehicle crime 260 crimes

↑ 92% above national average

Shoplifting 214 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Criminal damage and arson 200 crimes

≈ similar to national average

other 642 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Supermarket 284 crimes
2 Parking Area 68 crimes
3 Petrol Station 43 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 12.1 · PM2.5 7.8 · PM10 12 µg/m³

Green Space 68

Parks Ample 39

Sports Pitches Ample 22

Allotments Ample 5

Golf Courses Adequate 2

Tennis Courts Ample 12

Bowling Greens Some 1

Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 23 in area · 45 within 4km

2Outstanding17Good1Inadequate3Ungraded

Glyn SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Wallace Fields Infant School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2021
Outstanding
Auriol Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
Good
Blenheim High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
Good
Cuddington Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Cuddington Croft Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Danetree Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Epsom and Ewell High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
Good
Ewell Grove Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Linden Bridge SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
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

A&E departmentsEpsom General Hospital1.2 mi

St. Helier Hospital2.5 mi

Kingston Hospital3 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 16 within 4km best 'Good'

GP capacity1,825 patients per GP

4dentists5pharmacies

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

Full fibre (FTTP)88.9%

available across Epsom and Ewell

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

96.6%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

96.7%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

100%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 619 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate61.6%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed61.6%Unemployed2.6%Retired22.6%Student4.4%Other inactive8.8%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial48.8%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary17.1%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.9%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%

Home ownership79.4%

Among the least-deprived 18% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Ewell West 0.2 mi

Ewell East 0.8 mi

Stoneleigh 0.8 mi

J9 M25 4.4 mi

J9 M25 4.5 mi

J7 M23 6.4 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Adequate 4

Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 12

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 11

Retail Shopping Adequate 15

Takeaways Adequate 8

Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£560,000	159
Detached	£801,000	47
Semi-detached	£582,172	62
Terraced	£510,000	16
Flat / Maisonette	£314,500	34

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Ewell a nice place to live?

Yes, Ewell is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Ewell is 69/100, 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 Ewell?

Ewell has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 62/100. There were 2,455 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ewell?

Among the top-rated schools in Ewell are Glyn School and Wallace Fields Infant School and Nursery, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 23 rated schools in Ewell in total.

What are house prices like in Ewell?

The current median house price in Ewell is £560,000, around 96% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £801,000, semi-detached £582,172, terraced £510,000, flat £314,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%. There were 159 sales recorded in the past 12 months.