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Living in Forest Green: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Forest Green is 46/100, built from 8 categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 53/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 14/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 14 scored places sharing the RH5 postcode district, Forest Green ranks 8th. Safety (89) and economic health (82) sit at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (4) and transport (17) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RH5 postcode district.

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Forest Green scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
1,073.6 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 58 crimes
↑ 968% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 39 crimes
↑ 1474% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 24 crimes
↑ 2065% above national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 2706% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 1315% above national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 19 crimes
  2. 2 Ranmore Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 10 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
74
Green Space 84
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital10.3 mi
East Surrey Hospital10.7 mi
Epsom General Hospital12.4 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Leith Hill Practice3.3 mi
GP capacity1,637 patients per GP
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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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)60.6%
available across Mole Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
12.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
12.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate61.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired23.4%Student4%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.9%Skilled & technical36.4%Routine & elementary11.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.8%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership71%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Mole Valley · 2026-27
A £1,680
B £1,960
C £2,240
D £2,520
E £3,080
F £3,640
G £4,200
H £5,040
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 E
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
17
Ockley 2.7 mi
Holmwood 3.7 mi
Gomshall 4.7 mi
J11 M23 10 mi
J11 M23 10.3 mi
J9 M25 10.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
53
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Forest Green in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Ockley 46 1.7 mi away ⇄
Walliswood 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Holmbury St Mary 43 1.9 mi away ⇄
Ewhurst 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Abinger Common 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Sutton Abinger 55 3.0 mi away ⇄
Capel 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Peaslake 52 3.4 mi away ⇄
Beare Green 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Cranleigh 52 3.9 mi away ⇄
Farley Green 38 4.7 mi away ⇄
Gomshall 52 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Forest Green a nice place to live?

Forest Green has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Forest Green is 46/100, 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 Forest Green?

Forest Green is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 175 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Forest Green

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