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Living in Peasmarsh (Guildford): Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Peasmarsh (Guildford) comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Peasmarsh (Guildford) most outperforms the national norm: 52/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 26/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the GU3 postcode district. Economic health (85) also clears 80/100. On the national picture that lands Peasmarsh (Guildford) in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: GU3 postcode district.

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Peasmarsh (Guildford) scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
26
830.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 95 crimes
↑ 2313% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 53 crimes
↑ 514% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 791% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 581% above national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↑ 704% above national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Police Station 90 crimes
  2. 2 Down Lane 29 crimes
  3. 3 Spiceall 8 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 7.647 · PM2.5 6.715 · PM10 10.365 µg/m³
72
Green Space 82
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
35
2 schools in area · 21 within 4km
2Good
  • Bramley Oak AcademySpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Broadwater SchoolSecondary · 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
52
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital2.3 mi
Frimley Park Hospital10.1 mi
St Peter's Hospital11.7 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 surgeryThe Mill Medical Practice1.3 mi
GP capacity1,494 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
13
Full fibre (FTTP)64.3%
available across Guildford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
1.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
22.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate55.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.4%Unemployed1.4%Retired27.1%Student5.5%Other inactive10.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.2%Skilled & technical31.2%Routine & elementary16.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)14%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.3%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership72%
Among the least-deprived 21% 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
44
Shalford 0.9 mi
Farncombe 1.2 mi
Guildford 2.1 mi
J10 M25 9.8 mi
J10 M25 9.8 mi
J4 M3 10.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
48
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Peasmarsh (Guildford) 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

Shalford (Guildford) 62 0.8 mi away ⇄
Artington 43 0.9 mi away ⇄
Bramley and Wonersh 50 1.6 mi away ⇄
Farncombe 59 1.6 mi away ⇄
Godalming 55 2.1 mi away ⇄
Chilworth (Guildford) 52 2.1 mi away ⇄
Munstead Heath 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Busbridge 53 2.3 mi away ⇄
Guildford 62 2.7 mi away ⇄
Shamley Green 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Norney 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Grafham 0 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Peasmarsh (Guildford) a nice place to live?

Peasmarsh (Guildford) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Peasmarsh (Guildford) is 44/100, 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 Peasmarsh (Guildford)?

Crime levels in Peasmarsh (Guildford) are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 26/100. There were 215 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Peasmarsh (Guildford)?

Among the top-rated schools in Peasmarsh (Guildford) are Bramley Oak Academy and Broadwater School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Peasmarsh (Guildford) in total.

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Postcode districts in Peasmarsh (Guildford)

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