Town Pop. 2,150

Living in Limpsfield: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Limpsfield scores 56/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 51/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 26/100 against a town median of 47/100.

That is the highest score of the 3 places in the RH8 postcode district. Against the wider RH8 district average of 49/100, that is 7 points above. Its healthcare score runs 15 points above the RH8 district's 36/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: RH8 postcode district.

56
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Limpsfield scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
72.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 48 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Other theft 19 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Burglary 15 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Westerham Road 11 crimes
  2. 2 Water Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 Ridlands Lane 8 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 8.7 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
71
Green Space 50
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 31
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
37
5 schools in area · 8 within 4km
1Outstanding4Good
  • Limpsfield Grange SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Hurst Green Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Limpsfield CofE Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Oxted SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
51
A&E departmentsPrincess Royal University Hospital7.2 mi
East Surrey Hospital7.5 mi
Croydon University Hospital9.9 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,606 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
42
Full fibre (FTTP)53.5%
available across Tandridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 53 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
94
Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.2%Unemployed2%Retired29.3%Student3.4%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial59.6%Skilled & technical30%Routine & elementary10.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)51.6%Apprenticeship2.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership82.3%
Among the least-deprived 15% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
26
Council tax Tandridge · 2026-27
A £1,730
B £2,018
C £2,307
D £2,595
E £3,172
F £3,748
G £4,325
H £5,190
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
39
Oxted 0.6 mi
Hurst Green 1 mi
Woldingham 3.4 mi
J6 M25 2.9 mi
J6 M25 3.6 mi
J7 M25 5.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
49
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 26

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £895,000 15
Detached £1,117,105 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£824k £1.1m £1.4m £1.7m 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Oxted 51 0.8 mi away ⇄
Pains-Hill 54 1.0 mi away ⇄
Westerham 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Crockham Hill 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Woldingham 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Tatsfield 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Froghole 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Godstone 30 3.4 mi away ⇄
Woldingham Garden Village 56 3.6 mi away ⇄
South Godstone 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Brasted Chart 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Marlpit Hill 46 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Limpsfield a nice place to live?

Limpsfield is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Limpsfield is 56/100, 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 Limpsfield?

Limpsfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 156 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Limpsfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Limpsfield are Limpsfield Grange School, Hurst Green Infant School and Limpsfield CofE Infant School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Limpsfield in total.

What are house prices like in Limpsfield?

The current median house price in Limpsfield is £895,000, around 214% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £1,117,105. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 30%.

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Postcode districts in Limpsfield

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