Town Pop. 1,894

Living in Hookwood: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hookwood scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 62/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 8/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the RH10 postcode district, Hookwood ranks 6th. It scores 15 points below the RH10 postcode district as a whole, which averages 56/100. On lifestyle specifically, Hookwood sits 13 points below the RH10 district figure of 75/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RH10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
8
1,759.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 900 crimes
↑ 1327% above national average
Possession of weapons 473 crimes
↑ 27644% above national average
Shoplifting 446 crimes
↑ 2919% above national average
Other theft 445 crimes
↑ 3690% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 329 crimes
↑ 1043% above national average
other 739 crimes
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  1. 1 Parking Area 847 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 813 crimes
  3. 3 Conference/Exhibition Centre 203 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 19.3 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
62
Green Space 83
Parks Ample 16
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
40
3 schools in area · 17 within 4km
3Good
  • Charlwood Village Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Manorfield Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The Gatwick SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
41
A&E departmentsEast Surrey Hospital3.4 mi
Epsom General Hospital11.2 mi
St. Helier Hospital14.4 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
Nearest GP surgeryWayside Medical Centre1.3 mi
GP capacity2,054 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
19
Full fibre (FTTP)67.5%
available across Crawley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
62.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
62.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate63.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed63.9%Unemployed4.2%Retired13.8%Student3.5%Other inactive14.7%
Professional & managerial32.8%Skilled & technical37.3%Routine & elementary29.9%
No qualifications18.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.5%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership51.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
Council tax Crawley · 2026-27
A £1,612
B £1,881
C £2,149
D £2,418
E £2,955
F £3,493
G £4,030
H £4,836
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 Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
56
Gatwick Airport 0.9 mi
Horley 1.4 mi
Three Bridges 2.7 mi
J9A M23 1.4 mi
J9 M23 2 mi
J9 M23 2.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
62
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 24
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 64
Takeaways Adequate 10
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £460,238 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£442k £445k £449k £453k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hookwood a nice place to live?

Hookwood has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hookwood is 41/100, 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 Hookwood?

Crime levels in Hookwood are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 8/100. There were 3,332 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hookwood?

Among the top-rated schools in Hookwood are Charlwood Village Primary School, Manorfield Primary and Nursery School and The Gatwick School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Hookwood in total.

What are house prices like in Hookwood?

The current median house price in Hookwood is £460,238, around 61% above the England and Wales average.

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