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Living in Mytchett: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Mytchett comes out at 55/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Lifestyle is where Mytchett most outperforms the national norm: 70/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the GU12 postcode district. The GU12 district averages 60/100, putting Mytchett 5 points below its own postcode area. Also scoring 80 or better: economic health (88). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GU12 postcode district.

55
OUT OF 100
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Settlement area

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Mytchett scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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GU12 4AA GU12 5AA GU12 6AA GU12 GU16

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
465.6 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 68 crimes
↑ 440% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 28 crimes
↑ 387% above national average
Public order 25 crimes
↑ 917% above national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 582% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 366% above national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ambleside Close 22 crimes
  2. 2 Mytchett Heath 14 crimes
  3. 3 Furze Close 13 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 8.562 · PM2.5 6.887 · PM10 10.233 µg/m³
71
Green Space 83
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
46
1 school in area · 22 within 4km
1Good
  • Holly Lodge Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
35
A&E departmentsFrimley Park Hospital2.6 mi
Royal Surrey County Hospital5 mi
St Peter's Hospital10.1 mi
Hospital waitsFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
Nearest GP surgeryNorth Camp Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity2,036 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)64.3%
available across Guildford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
25%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
25%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
71.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 4 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate65.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed65.3%Unemployed2.2%Retired22.9%Student3.2%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.3%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary17.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)19.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.3%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership80.4%
Among the least-deprived 12% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
31
Council tax Guildford · 2026-27
A £1,698
B £1,981
C £2,264
D £2,547
E £3,113
F £3,679
G £4,245
H £5,094
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
57
Ash Vale 0.6 mi
North Camp 0.8 mi
Farnborough North 2 mi
J4 M3 3.1 mi
J4 M3 3.2 mi
J4A M3 3.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
70
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 Mytchett 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

Ash and Ash Vale 59 1.5 mi away ⇄
Wyke 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
Deepcut 55 2.0 mi away ⇄
Farnborough 65 2.3 mi away ⇄
Frimley 69 2.4 mi away ⇄
Pirbright 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
Ash Green (Guildford) 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
Aldershot 64 2.9 mi away ⇄
Normandy 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Sheet's Heath 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Brookwood 56 3.8 mi away ⇄
Camberley 62 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mytchett a nice place to live?

Mytchett is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Mytchett is 55/100, 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 Mytchett?

Mytchett is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 176 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mytchett?

Among the top-rated schools in Mytchett is Holly Lodge Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Mytchett in total.

Mytchett in context

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Postcode districts in Mytchett

GU12 60 ⇄
GU16 66 ⇄

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