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Living in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater: Liveability Score 69/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater comes out at 69/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 72/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. No other settlement in the GU21 postcode district scores higher. New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater leads all 3.

Notably, nothing falls below 43/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. It scores 5 points above the GU21 postcode district as a whole, which averages 64/100. That sits 19 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: GU21 postcode district.

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New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater scores 69 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

62.9 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 689 crimes

↓ 34% below national average

Anti-social behaviour 317 crimes

↓ 34% below national average

Public order 191 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Criminal damage and arson 169 crimes

↓ 21% below national average

Other theft 156 crimes

↓ 19% below national average

other 458 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Parking Area 94 crimes
2 Supermarket 76 crimes
3 Pinewood Drive 48 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 11.6 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³

Green Space 78

Parks Ample 19

Sports Pitches Ample 32

Allotments Adequate 2

Golf Courses Ample 17

Tennis Courts Ample 12

Bowling Greens Adequate 2

Playgrounds Ample 12

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 23 in area · 26 within 4km

4Outstanding18Good1Requires Improvement

Meath SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
Outstanding
New Haw Community Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Pyrford Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School, WokingPrimary · inspected 2025
Outstanding
Broadmere Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Byfleet Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
Good
Darley Dene Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Fullbrook SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
Good
Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
Good
Jubilee High SchoolSecondary · 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

A&E departmentsSt Peter's Hospital0.6 mi

St Peter's Hospital A&E0.6 mi

Royal Surrey County Hospital6.6 mi

Hospital waitsAshford And St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks61.9%

A&E seen within 4 hrs68%

5 GP surgeries in area 8 within 4km best 'Good'

GP capacity2,162 patients per GP

7dentists4pharmacies

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

Full fibre (FTTP)76.5%

available across Runnymede

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

89.7%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

90.3%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

98.7%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 803 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate60.2%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed60.2%Unemployed2.5%Retired24.4%Student4%Other inactive8.9%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial50.8%Skilled & technical31.9%Routine & elementary17.3%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.2%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%

Home ownership76.5%

Among the least-deprived 22% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

West Byfleet 0.4 mi

Byfleet and New Haw 1.4 mi

Addlestone 2.4 mi

J11 M25 1.9 mi

J11 M25 2.4 mi

J10 M25 2.8 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Adequate 7

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 29

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 14

Retail Shopping Ample 86

Takeaways Adequate 9

Fitness Ample 37

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£502,750	210
Detached	£750,000	69
Semi-detached	£495,000	71
Terraced	£440,000	35
Flat / Maisonette	£250,000	35

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

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

Frequently asked questions

Is New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater a nice place to live?

Yes, New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater is 69/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater?

New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 1,980 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater?

Among the top-rated schools in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater are Meath School, New Haw Community Junior School and Pyrford Church of England Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 23 rated schools in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater in total.

What are house prices like in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater?

The current median house price in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater is £502,750, around 76% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £750,000, semi-detached £495,000, terraced £440,000, flat £250,000. There were 210 sales recorded in the past 12 months.