Town Pop. 21,019

Living in Great Bookham and Fetcham: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Bookham and Fetcham scores 59/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Great Bookham and Fetcham most outperforms the national norm: 49/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Great Bookham and Fetcham places 2nd of 4 in the KT22 postcode district.

Notably, nothing falls below 40/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. Against the wider KT22 district average of 54/100, that is 5 points above. That sits 9 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see KT22 postcode district.

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Great Bookham and Fetcham scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
53.3 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 442 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 198 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Public order 97 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 87 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Other theft 80 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
other 217 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shamrock Close 50 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 46 crimes
  3. 3 Lower Road 42 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 8.5 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³
71
Green Space 85
Parks Ample 15
Sports Pitches Ample 28
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 18
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
42
9 schools in area
7Good2Ungraded
  • Eastwick Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Eastwick Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Howard of Effingham SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Leatherhead Trinity School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Oakfield Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Polesden Lacey Infant AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Lawrence Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Fetcham Village Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Great Bookham SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
49
A&E departmentsEpsom General Hospital3.5 mi
St Peter's Hospital A&E8.4 mi
St Peter's Hospital8.4 mi
Hospital waitsEpsom And St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75.1%
2 GP surgeries in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,731 patients per GP
3dentists4pharmacies

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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)60.6%
available across Mole Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 638 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed2.2%Retired30.4%Student4%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.3%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary13.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.8%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership80.9%
Among the least-deprived 15% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
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 D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
40
Bookham 0.7 mi
Leatherhead 2 mi
Effingham Junction 2.2 mi
J9 M25 2.6 mi
J9 M25 2.7 mi
J10 M25 4.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 19
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 13
Retail Shopping Ample 72
Takeaways Adequate 8
Fitness Ample 32

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £690,000 133
Detached £880,000 71
Semi-detached £631,250 38
Terraced £440,250 14
Flat / Maisonette £342,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£282k £518k £760k £996k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Effingham 52 1.8 mi away ⇄
Leatherhead 50 2.2 mi away ⇄
Mickleham 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Westhumble 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
East Horsley 55 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hatchford 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ashtead 62 3.5 mi away ⇄
Cobham (Elmbridge) 51 3.5 mi away ⇄
West Horsley 51 3.9 mi away ⇄
Headley (Mole Valley) 31 3.9 mi away ⇄
Westcott (Mole Valley) 49 4.0 mi away ⇄
Dorking 60 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Bookham and Fetcham a nice place to live?

Great Bookham and Fetcham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Great Bookham and Fetcham 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 Great Bookham and Fetcham?

Great Bookham and Fetcham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 1,121 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Bookham and Fetcham?

Among the top-rated schools in Great Bookham and Fetcham are Eastwick Infant School, Eastwick Junior School and Howard of Effingham School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 9 rated schools in Great Bookham and Fetcham in total.

What are house prices like in Great Bookham and Fetcham?

The current median house price in Great Bookham and Fetcham is £690,000, around 142% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £880,000, semi-detached £631,250, terraced £440,250, flat £342,500. There were 133 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Great Bookham and Fetcham in context

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Postcode districts in Great Bookham and Fetcham

KT22 54 ⇄
KT23 54 ⇄
KT24 47 ⇄

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