Town Pop. 1,252

Living in Peaslake: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Peaslake comes out at 52/100 on the 8 categories we can score here. Lifestyle is where Peaslake most outperforms the national norm: 64/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Peaslake places 2nd of 10 in the GU5 postcode district. On lifestyle specifically, Peaslake sits 10 points above the GU5 district figure of 54/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (88) and economic health (80). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GU5 postcode district.

52
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Settlement area

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Peaslake scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
155 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 60 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Burglary 30 crimes
↑ 586% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 29 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↑ 147% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
other 39 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Gomshall Lane 16 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 11 crimes
  3. 3 Fullers Farm Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 5.947 · PM2.5 6.512 · PM10 9.68 µg/m³
74
Green Space 92
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 27
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
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1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Peaslake Free SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital7.1 mi
Epsom General Hospital10.6 mi
East Surrey Hospital11.4 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgeryShere Surgery/Dispensary1.8 mi
GP capacity1,286 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)64.3%
available across Guildford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
10.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
10.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 49 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate57%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57%Unemployed1.5%Retired27.1%Student5%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.6%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary11.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)50%Apprenticeship3.7%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership73.3%
Among the least-deprived 29% 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
29
Gomshall 1.4 mi
Chilworth 3.8 mi
Dorking West 5.1 mi
J10 M25 8.3 mi
J10 M25 8.6 mi
J9 M25 8.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
64
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 28

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Peaslake 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

Sutton Abinger 55 0.9 mi away ⇄
Gomshall 52 1.3 mi away ⇄
Holmbury St Mary 43 1.6 mi away ⇄
Abinger Common 47 1.7 mi away ⇄
Shere 51 1.8 mi away ⇄
Albury Heath 37 1.8 mi away ⇄
Farley Green 38 1.9 mi away ⇄
Albury 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ewhurst 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Forest Green 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Westcott (Mole Valley) 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Shamley Green 41 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaslake a nice place to live?

Peaslake is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Peaslake is 52/100, 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 Peaslake?

Peaslake is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 194 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Peaslake in context

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Postcode districts in Peaslake

GU5 48 ⇄
RH5 46 ⇄

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