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Living in Leigh (Mole Valley): Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Leigh (Mole Valley) is 49/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 4/100 versus a median of 23/100.

Leigh (Mole Valley) places 3rd of 4 in the RH2 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 95 points separate broadband (99) from schools (4), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider RH2 district average of 60/100, that is 11 points below. For the surrounding area, see RH2 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Leigh (Mole Valley) scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
83.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 122% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 311% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Violence and sexual offences 4 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Broad Lane 5 crimes
  2. 2 Church Road 5 crimes
  3. 3 Bunce Common Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 7.105 · PM2.5 6.797 · PM10 10.832 µg/m³
72
Green Space 86
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsEast Surrey Hospital3.7 mi
Epsom General Hospital7.8 mi
St. Helier Hospital12 mi
Hospital waitsSurrey And Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67%
A&E seen within 4 hrs54.9%
Nearest GP surgeryTanners Meadow Surgery1.7 mi
GP capacity1,415 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)60.6%
available across Mole Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate55.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.1%Unemployed2.1%Retired30.1%Student3.8%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.1%Skilled & technical38%Routine & elementary11.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.7%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership79.6%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Mole Valley · 2026-27
A £1,680
B £1,960
C £2,240
D £2,520
E £3,080
F £3,640
G £4,200
H £5,040
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
16
Betchworth 2.8 mi
Reigate 3.1 mi
Holmwood 3.5 mi
J8 M25 4 mi
J9A M23 5.5 mi
J8 M25 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Leigh (Mole Valley) 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

Nalderswood 0 1.1 mi away ⇄
Skimmington 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
Parkgate (Mole Valley) 48 1.8 mi away ⇄
Brockham 56 2.2 mi away ⇄
Buckland (Mole Valley) 47 2.2 mi away ⇄
Reigate 63 2.9 mi away ⇄
Newdigate 48 3.1 mi away ⇄
Cudworth 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Box Hill 35 3.4 mi away ⇄
Dorking 60 3.6 mi away ⇄
Beare Green 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Salfords 49 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Leigh (Mole Valley) a nice place to live?

Leigh (Mole Valley) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Leigh (Mole Valley) is 49/100, 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 Leigh (Mole Valley)?

Leigh (Mole Valley) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 29 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Leigh (Mole Valley)

RH2 60 ⇄

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