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Living in Headley (Mole Valley): Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Headley (Mole Valley) comes out at 31/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 46/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 35/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Of the 5 places sharing the KT18 postcode district, Headley (Mole Valley) scores lowest. It scores 34 points below the KT18 postcode district as a whole, which averages 65/100. On lifestyle specifically, Headley (Mole Valley) sits 12 points below the KT18 district figure of 58/100. For the surrounding area, see KT18 postcode district.

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Headley (Mole Valley) scores 31 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
35
275.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 119 crimes
↑ 977% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 46 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 175% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 62 crimes
  2. 2 Church Lane 55 crimes
  3. 3 Ashurst Drive 16 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 9.2 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 11 µg/m³
70
Green Space 82
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
5

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsEpsom General Hospital2.5 mi
East Surrey Hospital6.1 mi
St. Helier Hospital7.6 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.9%
Nearest GP surgeryTadworth Medical Centre2.3 mi
GP capacity1,484 patients per GP
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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
21
Full fibre (FTTP)60.6%
available across Mole Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
44.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
44.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 38 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate49.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.3%Unemployed1.8%Retired39.1%Student1.7%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.3%Skilled & technical40%Routine & elementary21.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.2%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership84.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
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
24
Tadworth 2 mi
Betchworth 2.3 mi
Tattenham Corner 2.5 mi
J9 M25 2.2 mi
J9 M25 3.5 mi
J8 M25 3.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
46
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 Headley (Mole Valley) 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

Langley Vale 62 1.8 mi away ⇄
Box Hill 35 2.0 mi away ⇄
Mickleham 45 2.1 mi away ⇄
Leatherhead 50 2.2 mi away ⇄
Ashtead 62 2.2 mi away ⇄
Tadworth and Epsom Downs 66 2.7 mi away ⇄
Buckland (Mole Valley) 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Westhumble 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Lower Kingswood 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Kingswood (Reigate and Banstead) 52 3.1 mi away ⇄
Brockham 56 3.5 mi away ⇄
Epsom 68 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Headley (Mole Valley) a nice place to live?

Headley (Mole Valley) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Headley (Mole Valley) is 31/100, 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 Headley (Mole Valley)?

Headley (Mole Valley) has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 35/100. There were 200 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Headley (Mole Valley)

KT18 65 ⇄

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