Town Pop. 452

Living in Holmbury St Mary: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Holmbury St Mary comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Lifestyle is where Holmbury St Mary most outperforms the national norm: 58/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 17/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Holmbury St Mary places 13th of 14 in the RH5 postcode district. Also scoring 80 or better: economic health (93) and safety (92). Below 30/100: schools (4), healthcare (5), transport (24) and bills (26). For the surrounding area, see RH5 postcode district.

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Holmbury St Mary scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
500 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 72 crimes
↑ 378% above national average
Burglary 44 crimes
↑ 2680% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 31 crimes
↑ 351% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↑ 649% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 445% above national average
other 40 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 25 crimes
  2. 2 Ranmore Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 Horsham Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
74
Green Space 82
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 11
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital8.9 mi
East Surrey Hospital10.4 mi
Epsom General Hospital10.8 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgeryShere Surgery/Dispensary3.2 mi
GP capacity1,637 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
17
Full fibre (FTTP)64.3%
available across Guildford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
70.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
70.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
87.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
93
Employment rate53.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.3%Unemployed1.8%Retired27.7%Student9.1%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.7%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary11.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.5%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership78.8%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
26
Council tax Guildford · 2026-27
A £1,698
B £1,981
C £2,264
D £2,547
E £3,113
F £3,679
G £4,245
H £5,094
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 E
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
Gomshall 2.8 mi
Ockley 4 mi
Holmwood 4 mi
J9 M25 9.1 mi
J10 M25 9.5 mi
J9 M25 9.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
58
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Holmbury St Mary 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

Sutton Abinger 55 1.2 mi away ⇄
Abinger Common 47 1.2 mi away ⇄
Peaslake 52 1.6 mi away ⇄
Forest Green 46 1.9 mi away ⇄
Ewhurst 42 2.3 mi away ⇄
Gomshall 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
Farley Green 38 3.2 mi away ⇄
Albury Heath 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ockley 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Shere 51 3.4 mi away ⇄
Westcott (Mole Valley) 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
Walliswood 44 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Holmbury St Mary a nice place to live?

Holmbury St Mary has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Holmbury St Mary is 43/100, 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 Holmbury St Mary?

Holmbury St Mary is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 226 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Holmbury St Mary

RH5 46 ⇄

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