Town Pop. 892

Living in Jacobs Well: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Jacobs Well scores 59/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 53/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Bills falls furthest short: 31/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

Jacobs Well places 3rd of 6 in the GU4 postcode district. Against the wider GU4 district average of 53/100, that is 6 points above. That is 9 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GU4 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
131.2 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 43 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 B380 15 crimes
  2. 2 Jacobs Well Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 10 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 8.299 · PM2.5 6.825 · PM10 10.211 µg/m³
72
Green Space 51
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
45
2 schools in area · 29 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good
  • Pond Meadow SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Guildford Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital2.2 mi
St Peter's Hospital7.4 mi
St Peter's Hospital A&E7.4 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgeryWoodbridge Hill Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity1,571 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
76
Full fibre (FTTP)64.3%
available across Guildford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate55%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55%Unemployed2.3%Retired31.4%Student4%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.3%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary12%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.1%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership89.7%
Among the least-deprived 11% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
31
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 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
53
Worplesdon 1.5 mi
London Road (Guildford) 1.9 mi
Guildford 2.2 mi
J10 M25 6.3 mi
J10 M25 6.5 mi
J11 M25 7.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
47
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 Jacobs Well 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

Pyle Hill 54 1.3 mi away ⇄
Guildford 62 1.5 mi away ⇄
Worplesdon 53 2.1 mi away ⇄
Fairlands 59 2.2 mi away ⇄
Send 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Wood Street Village 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
West Clandon 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Woking 65 3.2 mi away ⇄
Artington 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ripley (Guildford) 30 3.7 mi away ⇄
Brookwood 56 3.8 mi away ⇄
Shalford (Guildford) 62 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Jacobs Well a nice place to live?

Jacobs Well is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Jacobs Well is 59/100, 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 Jacobs Well?

Jacobs Well is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 117 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Jacobs Well?

Among the top-rated schools in Jacobs Well are Pond Meadow School and Guildford Nursery School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Jacobs Well in total.

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Postcode districts in Jacobs Well

GU4 53 ⇄

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