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Living in Green Cross: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Green Cross scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Green Cross most outperforms the national norm: 86/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 18 scored places sharing the GU10 postcode district, Green Cross ranks 14th. It scores 12 points below the GU10 postcode district as a whole, which averages 51/100. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see GU10 postcode district.

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Green Cross scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
450.4 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 37 crimes
↑ 324% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 402% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 761% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 685% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 1317% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Reeds Road 13 crimes
  2. 2 Tilford Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Pond Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 5.599 · PM2.5 6.133 · PM10 9.167 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • St John's CofE Aided Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital9 mi
Frimley Park Hospital11.9 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital17.5 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgeryGrayshott Surgery2.4 mi
GP capacity1,210 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)67.4%
available across Waverley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
7.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
7.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
79.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate54.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.5%Unemployed1.4%Retired28.3%Student5%Other inactive10.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial57.6%Skilled & technical32.9%Routine & elementary9.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)13.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.6%Apprenticeship3.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership76.8%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
26
Council tax Waverley · 2026-27
A £1,737
B £2,026
C £2,316
D £2,605
E £3,184
F £3,763
G £4,342
H £5,210
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
16
Haslemere 4.1 mi
Farnham 5 mi
Witley 5 mi
J4A M3 11.1 mi
J4A M3 11.1 mi
J4 M3 11.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Green Cross 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

Churt 43 1.0 mi away ⇄
Rushmoor 37 1.2 mi away ⇄
Pitch Place 0 1.3 mi away ⇄
Hindhead 53 2.1 mi away ⇄
Grayshott 56 2.1 mi away ⇄
Thursley 36 2.1 mi away ⇄
Tilford Common 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Frensham 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Headley Down and Headley 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Dockenfield 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Tilford 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bramshott Chase 51 3.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Green Cross a nice place to live?

Green Cross has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Green Cross is 39/100, 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 Green Cross?

Green Cross is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 118 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Green Cross?

Among the top-rated schools in Green Cross is St John's CofE Aided Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Green Cross in total.

Green Cross in context

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Postcode districts in Green Cross

GU10 51 ⇄

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