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Living in Lingfield Common: Liveability Score 28/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lingfield Common scores 28/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Of the 6 places sharing the RH7 postcode district, Lingfield Common scores lowest.

It scores 10 points below the RH7 postcode district as a whole, which averages 38/100. On transport specifically, Lingfield Common sits 8 points below the RH7 district figure of 29/100. That sits 22 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RH7 postcode district.

28
OUT OF 100
Poor
Score for:

Settlement area

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Lingfield Common scores 28 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
53
416.1 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 55 crimes
↑ 1165% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 24 crimes
↑ 152% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 415% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 295% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 223% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Grove Road 37 crimes
  2. 2 Saxby'S Lane 26 crimes
  3. 3 Selbys 14 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
72
Green Space 20
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Lingfield 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
13
A&E departmentsEast Surrey Hospital6.3 mi
Princess Royal University Hospital12.7 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital13.3 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%
Nearest GP surgeryLingfield Surgery0.8 mi
GP capacity3,070 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)53.5%
available across Tandridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed2.9%Retired25%Student3.2%Other inactive10.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.1%Skilled & technical37.2%Routine & elementary20.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.7%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership71.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
21
Lingfield 0.9 mi
Dormans 2.1 mi
Godstone 2.7 mi
J9 M23 5 mi
J9 M23 5.3 mi
J6 M25 5.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
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 Lingfield Common 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

Lingfield 41 0.8 mi away ⇄
Dormansland 46 1.8 mi away ⇄
Blindley Heath 29 1.9 mi away ⇄
Felcourt 54 1.9 mi away ⇄
Newchapel 36 2.4 mi away ⇄
Dormans Park 47 2.5 mi away ⇄
South Godstone 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Felbridge 54 3.2 mi away ⇄
Furnace Wood 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Edenbridge 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
East Grinstead 64 3.9 mi away ⇄
Marlpit Hill 46 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lingfield Common a nice place to live?

Lingfield Common scores below average as a place to live. Our liveability score for Lingfield Common is 28/100, placing it among one of the lower-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Lingfield Common?

Lingfield Common has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 53/100. There were 119 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lingfield Common?

Among the top-rated schools in Lingfield Common is Lingfield Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Lingfield Common in total.

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Postcode districts in Lingfield Common

RH7 38 ⇄

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