Town Pop. 751

Living in Newdigate: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Newdigate comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 97/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Newdigate places 5th of 14 in the RH5 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Newdigate sits 69 points above the RH5 district figure of 28/100. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (7), transport (12) and schools (15). For the surrounding area, see RH5 postcode district.

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Newdigate scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
83.9 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 32 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 67% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Drugs 2 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Winfield Grove 15 crimes
  2. 2 Partridge Lane 11 crimes
  3. 3 Parkgate Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 6.866 · PM2.5 6.852 · PM10 10.72 µg/m³
72
Green Space 86
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Newdigate CofE Endowed Aided Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsEast Surrey Hospital5.9 mi
Epsom General Hospital10.3 mi
Royal Surrey County Hospital14.5 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Leith Hill Practice2 mi
GP capacity1,822 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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)60.6%
available across Mole Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate57.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.6%Unemployed2.6%Retired27.2%Student4.6%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.4%Skilled & technical39.3%Routine & elementary16.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.8%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership76.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
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 D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Holmwood 1.7 mi
Ockley 2.5 mi
Ifield 4.9 mi
J9A M23 5.9 mi
J9 M23 6.6 mi
J9 M23 6.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
53
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Newdigate 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

Cudworth 0 1.2 mi away ⇄
Parkgate (Mole Valley) 48 1.3 mi away ⇄
Beare Green 44 1.3 mi away ⇄
Capel 49 2.2 mi away ⇄
Nalderswood 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Charlwood 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Leigh (Mole Valley) 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Rusper 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Ockley 46 3.6 mi away ⇄
Brockham 56 4.3 mi away ⇄
Dorking 60 4.5 mi away ⇄
Kingsfold 0 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newdigate a nice place to live?

Newdigate has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Newdigate is 48/100, 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 Newdigate?

Newdigate is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 63 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Newdigate?

Among the top-rated schools in Newdigate is Newdigate CofE Endowed Aided Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Newdigate in total.

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Postcode districts in Newdigate

RH5 46 ⇄

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