Town Pop. 947

Living in Gomshall: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Gomshall comes out at 52/100 on the 8 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 64/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 10 places in the GU5 postcode district. Its lifestyle score runs 10 points above the GU5 district's 54/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (88), environment (80) and economic health (80). Wider context for the surrounding area: GU5 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Gomshall scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
204.9 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 60 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
Burglary 30 crimes
↑ 806% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 29 crimes
↑ 101% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↑ 226% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 155% above national average
other 39 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Gomshall Lane 16 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 11 crimes
  3. 3 Fullers Farm Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 6.4 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
74
Green Space 93
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 13
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
—
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Shere CofE Aided Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
30
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital6.6 mi
Epsom General Hospital10.1 mi
St Peter's Hospital A&E10.9 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgeryShere Surgery/Dispensary0.4 mi
GP capacity1,286 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)64.3%
available across Guildford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
2.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
2.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 37 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate57%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57%Unemployed1.5%Retired27.1%Student5%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.6%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary11.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)50%Apprenticeship3.7%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership73.3%
Among the least-deprived 29% 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
29
Gomshall 0.4 mi
Chilworth 3.2 mi
Clandon 4 mi
J10 M25 7.1 mi
J10 M25 7.4 mi
J9 M25 8.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
64
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 18

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Gomshall 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

Shere 51 0.7 mi away ⇄
Peaslake 52 1.3 mi away ⇄
Albury Heath 37 1.3 mi away ⇄
Sutton Abinger 55 1.8 mi away ⇄
Farley Green 38 1.9 mi away ⇄
Albury 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Abinger Common 47 2.5 mi away ⇄
Holmbury St Mary 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
West Horsley 51 3.2 mi away ⇄
Chilworth (Guildford) 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Westcott (Mole Valley) 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Shamley Green 41 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gomshall a nice place to live?

Gomshall is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Gomshall is 52/100, 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 Gomshall?

Gomshall is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 194 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Gomshall in context

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Postcode districts in Gomshall

GU5 48 ⇄

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