Town Pop. 11,311

Living in Oxted: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Oxted scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 46/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Bills falls furthest short: 26/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the RH8 postcode district, Oxted scores lowest. Safety (80) sits at 80/100 or above. That puts Oxted in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: RH8 postcode district.

51
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
80 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 268 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 159 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 88 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Shoplifting 81 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 77 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 232 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 40 crimes
  2. 2 Coldshott 36 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 33 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 8.6 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
70
Green Space 47
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 14
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 13

Services

Schools
39
7 schools in area · 8 within 4km
2Outstanding5Good
  • Limpsfield Grange SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Moor House School & CollegeSpecial · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Holland Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Hurst Green Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Limpsfield CofE Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Oxted SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
39
A&E departmentsEast Surrey Hospital6.5 mi
Princess Royal University Hospital7.5 mi
Croydon University Hospital9.4 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgeryOxted Health Centre0.8 mi
GP capacity2,245 patients per GP
3dentists3pharmacies

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)53.5%
available across Tandridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 239 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate59.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.6%Unemployed2.4%Retired25.5%Student3.7%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53%Skilled & technical31.6%Routine & elementary15.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.9%Apprenticeship3.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership74.3%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
26
Council tax Tandridge · 2026-27
A £1,730
B £2,018
C £2,307
D £2,595
E £3,172
F £3,748
G £4,325
H £5,190
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
38
Hurst Green 0.4 mi
Oxted 0.6 mi
Godstone 3 mi
J6 M25 2.5 mi
J6 M25 3.2 mi
J7 M25 4.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
46
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 16
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 9
Retail Shopping Ample 50
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Ample 32

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £540,000 71
Detached £765,000 14
Semi-detached £570,000 20
Terraced £497,500 16
Flat / Maisonette £395,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£327k £587k £855k £1.1m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Limpsfield 56 0.8 mi away ⇄
Pains-Hill 54 1.1 mi away ⇄
South Godstone 39 2.8 mi away ⇄
Godstone 30 2.8 mi away ⇄
Woldingham 51 2.9 mi away ⇄
Crockham Hill 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Westerham 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Froghole 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Tatsfield 45 3.7 mi away ⇄
Woldingham Garden Village 56 3.8 mi away ⇄
Marlpit Hill 46 3.9 mi away ⇄
Blindley Heath 29 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Oxted a nice place to live?

Oxted is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Oxted 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 Oxted?

Oxted is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 905 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Oxted?

Among the top-rated schools in Oxted are Limpsfield Grange School and Moor House School & College, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Oxted in total.

What are house prices like in Oxted?

The current median house price in Oxted is £540,000, around 89% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £765,000, semi-detached £570,000, terraced £497,500, flat £395,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%. There were 71 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Oxted in context

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Postcode districts in Oxted

RH8 49 ⇄

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