Town Pop. 2,855

Living in Pirbright: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Pirbright is 52/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 95/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 31/100 against a town median of 47/100.

Among the 10 scored places sharing the GU24 postcode district, Pirbright ranks 5th. Its economic health score runs 11 points above the GU24 district's 84/100. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: GU24 postcode district.

52
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Settlement area

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Pirbright scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
51.1 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 70 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
Other theft 17 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Public order 9 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 South Drive 18 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 12 crimes
  3. 3 Hockford Close 11 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 7.8 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 10 µg/m³
73
Green Space 67
Parks Ample 22
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
27
2 schools in area · 10 within 4km
2Good
  • Brookwood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Pirbright Village Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
29
A&E departmentsFrimley Park Hospital2.8 mi
Royal Surrey County Hospital3.4 mi
St Peter's Hospital7.3 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%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,422 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
44
Full fibre (FTTP)64.3%
available across Guildford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
71.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
71.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 46 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
95
Employment rate71.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed71.3%Unemployed2.5%Retired9%Student4.8%Other inactive12.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.5%Skilled & technical45.8%Routine & elementary15.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications6.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)19.1%Level 3 (A levels)25.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.1%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership50.3%
Among the least-deprived 17% 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 C
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
33
Brookwood 1 mi
Ash Vale 3.3 mi
Worplesdon 3.4 mi
J3 M3 3.9 mi
J3 M3 4.1 mi
J4 M3 4.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Pirbright 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

Sheet's Heath 45 1.0 mi away ⇄
Brookwood 56 1.1 mi away ⇄
Deepcut 55 1.9 mi away ⇄
Bisley (Surrey Heath) 48 2.0 mi away ⇄
Worplesdon 53 2.3 mi away ⇄
Mytchett 55 2.8 mi away ⇄
Fairlands 59 3.1 mi away ⇄
Wood Street Village 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Castle Green 65 3.3 mi away ⇄
Frimley 69 3.3 mi away ⇄
Lightwater 55 3.4 mi away ⇄
West End and Chobham 52 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pirbright a nice place to live?

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

Pirbright is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 146 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pirbright?

Among the top-rated schools in Pirbright are Brookwood Primary School and Pirbright Village Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Pirbright in total.

Pirbright in context

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Postcode districts in Pirbright

GU24 51 ⇄

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