Town Pop. 1,539

Living in Normandy: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Normandy is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 43/100 against a town median of 60/100. Of the 10 places sharing the GU3 postcode district, Normandy scores lowest.

The GU3 district averages 47/100, putting Normandy 5 points below its own postcode area. On lifestyle specifically, Normandy sits 20 points below the GU3 district figure of 51/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see GU3 postcode district.

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Normandy scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
133.9 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 78 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 41 crimes
↑ 75% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
Other crime 12 crimes
↑ 290% above national average
other 41 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Seale Lane 25 crimes
  2. 2 Walden Cottages 19 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 14 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 7.4 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 48
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Inadequate
  • Normandy Village SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Inadequate

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

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital2.2 mi
Frimley Park Hospital4.9 mi
St Peter's Hospital10.1 mi
Hospital waitsAshford And St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Fairlands Practice2.3 mi
GP capacity1,567 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
43
Full fibre (FTTP)64.3%
available across Guildford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 53 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed2.6%Retired30.1%Student3.9%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.3%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary16.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.3%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.7%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership84.1%
Among the least-deprived 30% 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 D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
28
Wanborough 0.3 mi
Ash 1.8 mi
Ash Vale 2.7 mi
J4 M3 6 mi
J4 M3 6.1 mi
J4A M3 6.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £587,500 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£491k £557k £624k £690k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Wyke 45 1.3 mi away ⇄
Wood Street Village 48 1.7 mi away ⇄
Ash Green (Guildford) 52 1.7 mi away ⇄
Puttenham 45 1.8 mi away ⇄
Fairlands 59 2.4 mi away ⇄
Ash and Ash Vale 59 2.4 mi away ⇄
Mytchett 55 2.9 mi away ⇄
Worplesdon 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Sandy Cross 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Shackleford 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Pirbright 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Aldershot 64 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Normandy a nice place to live?

Normandy has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Normandy is 42/100, 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 Normandy?

Normandy is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 206 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Normandy?

The current median house price in Normandy is £587,500, around 106% above the England and Wales average.

Normandy in context

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Postcode districts in Normandy

GU3 47 ⇄

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