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Living in Hambledon (Waverley): Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hambledon (Waverley) comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 92/100 against a national town median of 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 13 scored places sharing the GU8 postcode district, Hambledon (Waverley) ranks 8th. On economic health specifically, Hambledon (Waverley) sits 12 points above the GU8 district figure of 80/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GU8 postcode district.

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Hambledon (Waverley) scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
95.7 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 10 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 446% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 169% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 260% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wormley Lane 6 crimes
  2. 2 Water Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 Enton Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 9.4 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • St Dominic's SchoolSpecial · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
16
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital7.1 mi
Frimley Park Hospital13.4 mi
St Peter's Hospital16.9 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgeryChiddingfold Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity1,514 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Waverley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
25.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
25.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
85.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
92
Employment rate58.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.5%Unemployed1.5%Retired26.4%Student3.7%Other inactive9.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.6%Skilled & technical31.3%Routine & elementary12%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications6.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.1%Level 3 (A levels)14.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)56.8%Apprenticeship2.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership81%
Among the least-deprived 21% 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
25
Witley 0.9 mi
Milford 2 mi
Godalming 3.6 mi
J4A M3 13.7 mi
J4 M3 13.7 mi
J4 M3 13.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hambledon (Waverley) 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

Wormley 46 0.7 mi away ⇄
Enton Green 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Brook (Waverley) 44 1.4 mi away ⇄
Hydestile 48 1.6 mi away ⇄
Chiddingfold 45 1.6 mi away ⇄
Milford and Witley 51 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hascombe 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Busbridge 53 3.0 mi away ⇄
Munstead Heath 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Godalming 55 3.3 mi away ⇄
Thursley 36 3.8 mi away ⇄
Durfold Wood 39 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hambledon (Waverley) a nice place to live?

Hambledon (Waverley) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hambledon (Waverley) is 44/100, 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 Hambledon (Waverley)?

Hambledon (Waverley) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 40 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hambledon (Waverley)?

Among the top-rated schools in Hambledon (Waverley) is St Dominic's School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hambledon (Waverley) in total.

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Postcode districts in Hambledon (Waverley)

GU8 46 ⇄

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