Town Pop. 1,553

Living in Ewhurst: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ewhurst comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 52/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 12/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Ewhurst places 4th of 6 in the GU6 postcode district. Against the wider GU6 district average of 47/100, that is 5 points below. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GU6 postcode district.

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Ewhurst scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
72.1 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 42 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Burglary 18 crimes
↑ 231% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 10 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Garden Close 11 crimes
  2. 2 Nursery Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Links Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.476 · PM2.5 6.511 · PM10 10.414 µg/m³
74
Green Space 79
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 9
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Ewhurst CofE Aided Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

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
6
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital7.9 mi
East Surrey Hospital12.5 mi
Epsom General Hospital13 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgeryCranleigh Medical Practice2.1 mi
GP capacity1,803 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
12
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Waverley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
67.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
67.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 57 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate50.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.1%Unemployed1.6%Retired27.1%Student12.2%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary13.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)18.6%Level 3 (A levels)14.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.1%Apprenticeship3.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership77.5%
Among the least-deprived 13% 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
21
Gomshall 4.4 mi
Ockley 4.7 mi
Chilworth 5.4 mi
J10 M25 11.3 mi
J9 M25 11.5 mi
J10 M25 11.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 13

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £533,750 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£625k £761k £901k £1.0m 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Cranleigh 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Forest Green 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
Walliswood 44 2.2 mi away ⇄
Holmbury St Mary 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
Rowly 46 2.8 mi away ⇄
Peaslake 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Sutton Abinger 55 3.2 mi away ⇄
Farley Green 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Elmbridge Village 29 3.5 mi away ⇄
Abinger Common 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ockley 46 3.6 mi away ⇄
Albury Heath 37 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ewhurst a nice place to live?

Ewhurst has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ewhurst is 42/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Ewhurst?

Ewhurst is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 112 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Ewhurst?

The current median house price in Ewhurst is £533,750, around 87% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 26%.

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Postcode districts in Ewhurst

GU6 47 ⇄

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