Town Pop. 6,124

Living in Milford and Witley: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Milford and Witley is 51/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 26/100 versus a median of 47/100. Among the 13 scored places sharing the GU8 postcode district, Milford and Witley ranks 3rd.

The GU8 district averages 46/100, putting Milford and Witley 5 points above its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Milford and Witley sits 45 points above the GU8 district figure of 29/100. Safety (89) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see GU8 postcode district.

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Milford and Witley scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
75.1 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 140 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 81 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Public order 58 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Burglary 41 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Other theft 38 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 102 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 40 crimes
  2. 2 Meadow Close 36 crimes
  3. 3 Portsmouth Road 22 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
74
Green Space 42
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 8
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
34
5 schools in area · 10 within 4km
5Good
  • Milford SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • RodboroughSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Mark and All Saints Church of England PrimaryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Chandler CofE Aided Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Witley CofE Controlled Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
24
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital4.7 mi
Frimley Park Hospital10.6 mi
St Peter's Hospital14.8 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,838 patients per GP
3dentists1pharmacy

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
74
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Waverley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 176 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate60.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.9%Unemployed2.3%Retired24%Student4.6%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.2%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary17.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.4%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership72.6%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
26
Council tax Waverley · 2026-27
A £1,737
B £2,026
C £2,316
D £2,605
E £3,184
F £3,763
G £4,342
H £5,210
Energy Southern 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
Milford 0.6 mi
Witley 2 mi
Godalming 2.2 mi
J4A M3 11.5 mi
J4 M3 11.6 mi
J4 M3 11.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 17
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £525,000 49
Detached £730,750 16
Semi-detached £550,000 13
Terraced £410,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£391k £548k £709k £865k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Enton Green 0 1.0 mi away ⇄
Brook (Waverley) 44 1.8 mi away ⇄
Hydestile 48 1.9 mi away ⇄
Wormley 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
Hambledon (Waverley) 44 2.2 mi away ⇄
Godalming 55 2.3 mi away ⇄
Norney 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Busbridge 53 2.4 mi away ⇄
Elstead 50 2.5 mi away ⇄
Shackleford 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Thursley 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
Farncombe 59 2.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Milford and Witley a nice place to live?

Milford and Witley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Milford and Witley is 51/100, 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 Milford and Witley?

Milford and Witley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 460 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Milford and Witley?

Among the top-rated schools in Milford and Witley are Milford School, Rodborough and St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Milford and Witley in total.

What are house prices like in Milford and Witley?

The current median house price in Milford and Witley is £525,000, around 84% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £730,750, semi-detached £550,000, terraced £410,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 49 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Milford and Witley in context

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Postcode districts in Milford and Witley

GU8 46 ⇄

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