Town Pop. 15,309

Living in Frimley: Liveability Score 69/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Frimley comes out at 69/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 70/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 27/100 against a town median of 47/100.

No other settlement in the GU15 postcode district scores higher. Frimley leads all 3. It scores 8 points above the GU15 postcode district as a whole, which averages 61/100. On healthcare specifically, Frimley sits 13 points above the GU15 district figure of 57/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: GU15 postcode district.

69
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
77
76.2 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 481 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 167 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Public order 110 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 101 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 96 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 211 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hospital 170 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 46 crimes
  3. 3 Gilbert Road 41 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 11.6 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
67
Green Space 76
Parks Ample 38
Sports Pitches Ample 9
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
65
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 16 in area · 42 within 4km
2Outstanding11Good1Requires Improvement1Inadequate1Ungraded
  • Henry Tyndale SchoolSpecial · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Tomlinscote SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Carwarden House Community SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Farnborough Grange Nursery & Infant Community SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Frimley CofE SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Kings International CollegeSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Mytchett Primary & Nursery AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • North Farnborough Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Prior Heath Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2026
    Good
  • Sandringham Infant & Nursery AcademyPrimary · 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
70
A&E departmentsFrimley Park Hospitalin area
Royal Surrey County Hospital6.1 mi
St Peter's Hospital9.2 mi
Hospital waitsSt George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
2 GP surgeries in area 9 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,766 patients per GP
2dentists3pharmacies

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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)64.7%
available across Surrey Heath
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 322 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate64.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.1%Unemployed2.6%Retired22.3%Student3.5%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.8%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary18.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.3%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership74.7%
Among the least-deprived 13% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
27
Council tax Surrey Heath · 2026-27
A £1,723
B £2,011
C £2,298
D £2,585
E £3,159
F £3,734
G £4,308
H £5,170
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
60
Frimley 0.6 mi
Farnborough North 0.9 mi
Farnborough (Main) 1.5 mi
J4 M3 1 mi
J4 M3 1.4 mi
J4A M3 2.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
68
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 13
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 9
Retail Shopping Ample 36
Takeaways Ample 13
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £468,750 104
Detached £562,500 34
Semi-detached £470,000 39
Terraced £380,000 19
Flat / Maisonette £220,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£213k £360k £512k £660k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Deepcut 55 1.4 mi away ⇄
Camberley 62 1.5 mi away ⇄
Farnborough 65 2.1 mi away ⇄
Hawley (Hart) 64 2.3 mi away ⇄
Mytchett 55 2.4 mi away ⇄
Blackwater (Hart) 65 3.0 mi away ⇄
Pirbright 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
Sheet's Heath 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) 59 3.5 mi away ⇄
Lightwater 55 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bagshot 54 3.6 mi away ⇄
Minley 0 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Frimley a nice place to live?

Yes, Frimley is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Frimley 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 Frimley?

Frimley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 77/100. There were 1,166 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Frimley?

Among the top-rated schools in Frimley are Henry Tyndale School and Tomlinscote School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 16 rated schools in Frimley in total.

What are house prices like in Frimley?

The current median house price in Frimley is £468,750, around 64% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £562,500, semi-detached £470,000, terraced £380,000, flat £220,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 12%. There were 104 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Frimley in context

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Postcode districts in Frimley

GU15 61 ⇄
GU16 66 ⇄

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