Town Pop. 3,365

Living in Lingfield: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lingfield comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 22/100 against a town median of 60/100. Lingfield places 3rd of 6 in the RH7 postcode district.

On healthcare specifically, Lingfield sits 10 points above the RH7 district figure of 21/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: schools (25), lifestyle (26) and bills (26). Wider context for the surrounding area: RH7 postcode district.

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Lingfield scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
67
168.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 174 crimes
↑ 240% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 158 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 67 crimes
↑ 193% above national average
Public order 46 crimes
↑ 111% above national average
Vehicle crime 36 crimes
↑ 123% above national average
other 87 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Grove Road 37 crimes
  2. 2 St Pier'S Lane 33 crimes
  3. 3 Little Lullenden 26 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 7.4 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
72
Green Space 26
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
25
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good
  • Lingfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Piers SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsEast Surrey Hospital6.3 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital12.3 mi
Princess Royal University Hospital12.9 mi
Hospital waitsSurrey And Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67%
A&E seen within 4 hrs54.9%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,417 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
22
Full fibre (FTTP)53.5%
available across Tandridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
76.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
76.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 79 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate57.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.6%Unemployed2.4%Retired27.1%Student4.6%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.8%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary16.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.4%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership75.7%
Among the least-deprived 35% 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
33
Lingfield 0.4 mi
Dormans 1.3 mi
East Grinstead 3.3 mi
J9 M23 5.1 mi
J9 M23 5.3 mi
J9 M23 5.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £450,000 25
Semi-detached £435,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£329k £395k £465k £532k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Lingfield Common 28 0.8 mi away ⇄
Dormansland 46 1.1 mi away ⇄
Felcourt 54 1.2 mi away ⇄
Dormans Park 47 1.8 mi away ⇄
Newchapel 36 2.1 mi away ⇄
Blindley Heath 29 2.6 mi away ⇄
Felbridge 54 2.7 mi away ⇄
East Grinstead 64 3.1 mi away ⇄
Furnace Wood 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
South Godstone 39 3.5 mi away ⇄
Edenbridge 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Marlpit Hill 46 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lingfield a nice place to live?

Lingfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lingfield 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 Lingfield?

Lingfield has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 67/100. There were 568 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lingfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Lingfield are Lingfield Primary School and St Piers School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Lingfield in total.

What are house prices like in Lingfield?

The current median house price in Lingfield is £450,000, around 58% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £435,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%. There were 25 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Lingfield

RH7 38 ⇄

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