Town Pop. 6,449

Living in Hindhead: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hindhead scores 53/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Hindhead most outperforms the national norm: 45/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Bills falls furthest short: 26/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

Hindhead places 3rd of 5 in the GU26 postcode district. Safety (92) and economic health (84) also clear 80/100. On the national picture that lands Hindhead in the top quarter of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: GU26 postcode district.

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Hindhead scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
50.1 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 133 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 62 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Other theft 24 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Public order 22 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
Burglary 20 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
other 62 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 61 crimes
  2. 2 Beechen Row 25 crimes
  3. 3 Beacon Hill Court 16 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 6.6 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 15
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
28
3 schools in area · 8 within 4km
2Good1Requires Improvement
  • Beacon Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Woolmer Hill SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Grayshott Church of England Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
37
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital9.8 mi
Frimley Park Hospital13.2 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital18.5 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,420 patients per GP
4dentists2pharmacies

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
41
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Waverley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
76.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
76.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 218 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate55.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.4%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.9%Student4.9%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.1%Skilled & technical31.9%Routine & elementary15%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)46%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership77.8%
Among the least-deprived 16% 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
45
Haslemere 2.1 mi
Liphook 3.7 mi
Witley 4.6 mi
J4A M3 13.2 mi
J4A M3 13.2 mi
J4 M3 13.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 13
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Ample 10

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £565,000 56
Detached £825,000 23
Semi-detached £611,000 12
Flat / Maisonette £266,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Flat
£193k £503k £821k £1.1m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Grayshott 56 1.1 mi away ⇄
Bramshott Chase 51 1.2 mi away ⇄
Green Cross 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
Haslemere 55 2.1 mi away ⇄
Hammer 50 2.2 mi away ⇄
Churt 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Pitch Place 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Bramshott 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Thursley 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
Headley Down and Headley 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Rushmoor 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Liphook 46 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hindhead a nice place to live?

Hindhead is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hindhead is 53/100, 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 Hindhead?

Hindhead is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 323 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hindhead?

Among the top-rated schools in Hindhead are Beacon Hill Primary School and Woolmer Hill School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Hindhead in total.

What are house prices like in Hindhead?

The current median house price in Hindhead is £565,000, around 98% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £825,000, semi-detached £611,000, flat £266,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 40%. There were 56 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Hindhead in context

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Postcode districts in Hindhead

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