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Living in Hydestile: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hydestile comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Hydestile most outperforms the national norm: 95/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 26/100 versus a median of 47/100.

Among the 13 scored places sharing the GU8 postcode district, Hydestile ranks 5th. Its broadband score runs 66 points above the GU8 district's 29/100. Safety (93) and economic health (92) sit at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GU8 postcode district.

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Hydestile scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
871.2 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 37 crimes
↑ 742% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 947% above national average
Burglary 17 crimes
↑ 3580% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 1611% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 1298% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Drive 17 crimes
  2. 2 Birtley Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 7 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
14

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital5.7 mi
Frimley Park Hospital12.6 mi
St Peter's Hospital15.5 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgeryDr. Wilks & Partners1.8 mi
GP capacity1,800 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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Waverley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
92
Employment rate62%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62%Unemployed1.6%Retired23.1%Student3.7%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.7%Skilled & technical30.9%Routine & elementary12.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)4.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)55.7%Apprenticeship2.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership75.9%
Among the least-deprived 24% 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
18
Milford 1.3 mi
Godalming 2.2 mi
Witley 2.2 mi
J4 M3 12.8 mi
J4 M3 12.9 mi
J4A M3 12.9 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hydestile 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

Enton Green 0 1.0 mi away ⇄
Hascombe 39 1.1 mi away ⇄
Busbridge 53 1.5 mi away ⇄
Hambledon (Waverley) 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Munstead Heath 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
Godalming 55 1.9 mi away ⇄
Milford and Witley 51 1.9 mi away ⇄
Wormley 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Brook (Waverley) 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Farncombe 59 3.0 mi away ⇄
Grafham 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Chiddingfold 45 3.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hydestile a nice place to live?

Hydestile has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hydestile is 48/100, 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 Hydestile?

Hydestile is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 115 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Hydestile

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