Town Pop. 497

Living in Lyne: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lyne comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Lyne most outperforms the national norm: 57/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 8/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the GU25 postcode district, Lyne scores lowest. The GU25 district averages 42/100, putting Lyne 5 points below its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Lyne sits 18 points above the GU25 district figure of 39/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: GU25 postcode district.

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Lyne scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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GU25 4AA GU25 9AR GU25 KT16

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
8
1,454.7 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 435 crimes
↑ 2529% above national average
Public order 91 crimes
↑ 2717% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 72 crimes
↑ 853% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 54 crimes
↑ 1499% above national average
Other theft 29 crimes
↑ 842% above national average
other 42 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 B386 308 crimes
  2. 2 Hospital 256 crimes
  3. 3 Hardwick Lane 64 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 14.5 · PM2.5 7.7 · PM10 13.5 µg/m³
63
Green Space 75
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
45
5 schools in area · 20 within 4km
1Outstanding3Good1Ungraded
  • Pyrcroft Grange Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Chertsey Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Ann's Heath Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Salesian School, ChertseySecondary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
57
A&E departmentsSt Peter's Hospital A&E0.5 mi
St Peter's Hospital0.5 mi
Wexham Park Hospital9.5 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 surgeryVirginia Water Medical Practice1.7 mi
GP capacity2,251 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
23
Full fibre (FTTP)76.5%
available across Runnymede
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
47.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
47.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
39
Employment rate64.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.1%Unemployed2.6%Retired21%Student2.6%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.7%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary16.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.6%Level 3 (A levels)13.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.7%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership63%
Among the most-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax Runnymede · 2026-27
A £1,662
B £1,939
C £2,216
D £2,493
E £3,047
F £3,601
G £4,155
H £4,986
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 Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
25
Chertsey 1.3 mi
Virginia Water 1.4 mi
Longcross 2.4 mi
J12 M25 0.6 mi
J2 M3 0.9 mi
J2 M3 1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Lyne 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

Chertsey 52 1.3 mi away ⇄
Thorpe 38 1.6 mi away ⇄
Virginia Water 45 1.7 mi away ⇄
Longcross 38 2.1 mi away ⇄
Penton Hook 44 2.2 mi away ⇄
Addlestone 56 2.4 mi away ⇄
Wentworth (Runnymede) 53 2.5 mi away ⇄
Laleham 64 2.7 mi away ⇄
Staines-upon-Thames 58 2.7 mi away ⇄
Egham 53 2.8 mi away ⇄
Woodham 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater 69 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lyne a nice place to live?

Lyne has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lyne is 37/100, 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 Lyne?

Crime levels in Lyne are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 8/100. There were 723 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lyne?

Among the top-rated schools in Lyne are Pyrcroft Grange Primary School, Chertsey Nursery School and Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Lyne in total.

Lyne in context

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Postcode districts in Lyne

GU25 42 ⇄
KT16 51 ⇄

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