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Living in Parkgate (Mole Valley): Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Parkgate (Mole Valley) is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Parkgate (Mole Valley) most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 14 scored places sharing the RH5 postcode district, Parkgate (Mole Valley) ranks 5th.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (7), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 71 points above the RH5 district's 28/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: RH5 postcode district.

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Parkgate (Mole Valley) scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
538 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 36 crimes
↑ 532% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↑ 400% above national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↑ 1119% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 655% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 1069% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Winfield Grove 15 crimes
  2. 2 Partridge Lane 11 crimes
  3. 3 Parkgate Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 10.8 µg/m³
73
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsEast Surrey Hospital5 mi
Epsom General Hospital9.2 mi
St. Helier Hospital13.6 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgeryTanners Meadow Surgery2.5 mi
GP capacity1,048 patients per GP
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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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)60.6%
available across Mole Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate56.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.5%Unemployed2.4%Retired28.5%Student4.2%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47%Skilled & technical38.7%Routine & elementary14.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.8%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership78.1%
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
14
Holmwood 2.1 mi
Ockley 3.6 mi
Dorking Deepdene 4.3 mi
J9A M23 5.6 mi
J8 M25 5.9 mi
J9 M23 6.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
53
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 12

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Parkgate (Mole Valley) 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

Newdigate 48 1.3 mi away ⇄
Nalderswood 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
Cudworth 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
Leigh (Mole Valley) 49 1.8 mi away ⇄
Beare Green 44 2.0 mi away ⇄
Charlwood 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Brockham 56 3.2 mi away ⇄
Capel 49 3.3 mi away ⇄
Skimmington 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Buckland (Mole Valley) 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Dorking 60 3.8 mi away ⇄
Rusper 41 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Parkgate (Mole Valley) a nice place to live?

Parkgate (Mole Valley) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Parkgate (Mole Valley) 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 Parkgate (Mole Valley)?

Parkgate (Mole Valley) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 92 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Parkgate (Mole Valley)

RH5 46 ⇄

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