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Living in Mickleham: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Mickleham scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Mickleham most outperforms the national norm: 58/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 44/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Mickleham places 10th of 14 in the RH5 postcode district. Economic health (97) also clears 80/100. Schools (16), healthcare (25) and bills (28) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: RH5 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
44
359.8 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 79 crimes
↑ 957% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 32 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 338% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 288% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 294% above national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 58 crimes
  2. 2 Pilgrims Close 18 crimes
  3. 3 Old London Road 12 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 8.41 · PM2.5 6.931 · PM10 10.552 µg/m³
71
Green Space 88
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 13 within 4km
1Good
  • St Michael's CofE Aided Infant 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
25
A&E departmentsEpsom General Hospital4.1 mi
East Surrey Hospital7.4 mi
St. Helier Hospital9.4 mi
Hospital waitsEpsom And St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75.1%
Nearest GP surgeryAshlea Medical Practice2.1 mi
GP capacity1,442 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
53
Full fibre (FTTP)60.6%
available across Mole Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
97
Employment rate56.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.3%Unemployed2.3%Retired27.3%Student6.8%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial59.1%Skilled & technical30.1%Routine & elementary10.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications7.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)13.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)52.5%Apprenticeship3.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership78.8%
Among the least-deprived 17% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
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 E
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
42
Box Hill & Westhumble 1 mi
Dorking 1.9 mi
Dorking Deepdene 2 mi
J9 M25 2.3 mi
J9 M25 3.3 mi
J8 M25 5.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
58
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Mickleham 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

Westhumble 42 1.0 mi away ⇄
Leatherhead 50 1.9 mi away ⇄
Box Hill 35 2.0 mi away ⇄
Headley (Mole Valley) 31 2.1 mi away ⇄
Great Bookham and Fetcham 59 2.3 mi away ⇄
Dorking 60 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ashtead 62 3.0 mi away ⇄
Brockham 56 3.0 mi away ⇄
Buckland (Mole Valley) 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
Westcott (Mole Valley) 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
Langley Vale 62 3.7 mi away ⇄
Effingham 52 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mickleham a nice place to live?

Mickleham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Mickleham is 45/100, 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 Mickleham?

Mickleham has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 44/100. There were 177 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mickleham?

Among the top-rated schools in Mickleham is St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Mickleham in total.

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Postcode districts in Mickleham

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