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Living in Fairlands: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Fairlands is 59/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 58/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 31/100 versus a median of 47/100.

Fairlands places 3rd of 10 in the GU3 postcode district. It scores 12 points above the GU3 postcode district as a whole, which averages 47/100. That sits 9 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: GU3 postcode district.

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Fairlands scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
115.5 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 46 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↑ 162% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Green Lane 20 crimes
  2. 2 Frog Grove Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Aldershot Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 7.9 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
72
Green Space 55
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
33
2 schools in area · 16 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Worplesdon Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Wood Street 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
58
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital1.2 mi
Frimley Park Hospital6.4 mi
St Peter's Hospital8.6 mi
Hospital waitsAshford And St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,512 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
79
Full fibre (FTTP)64.3%
available across Guildford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate55.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.8%Unemployed2.3%Retired30%Student4.9%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.8%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary18.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.7%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership84.2%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
31
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 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
51
Guildford 2.4 mi
Wanborough 2.4 mi
Worplesdon 2.4 mi
J4 M3 7 mi
J3 M3 7 mi
J3 M3 7.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £480,000 14
Semi-detached £480,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£469k £489k £509k £529k 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Wood Street Village 48 0.8 mi away ⇄
Worplesdon 53 1.3 mi away ⇄
Jacobs Well 59 2.2 mi away ⇄
Guildford 62 2.3 mi away ⇄
Normandy 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Pyle Hill 54 2.8 mi away ⇄
Brookwood 56 3.1 mi away ⇄
Pirbright 52 3.1 mi away ⇄
Artington 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Puttenham 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
Wyke 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Sheet's Heath 45 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Fairlands a nice place to live?

Fairlands is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Fairlands is 59/100, 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 Fairlands?

Fairlands is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 136 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Fairlands?

Among the top-rated schools in Fairlands is Worplesdon Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Fairlands in total.

What are house prices like in Fairlands?

The current median house price in Fairlands is £480,000, around 68% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £480,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%.

Fairlands in context

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Postcode districts in Fairlands

GU3 47 ⇄

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