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Living in Puttenham: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Puttenham scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 86/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Bills falls furthest short: 31/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the GU3 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Puttenham sits 54 points above the GU3 district figure of 32/100. Also scoring 80 or better: economic health (86) and safety (81). For the surrounding area, see GU3 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
520.8 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 41 crimes
↑ 365% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 34 crimes
↑ 744% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 935% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 676% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 423% above national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Seale Lane 26 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 15 crimes
  3. 3 Quarry Road 13 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area
1Good
  • Puttenham CofE Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital2.5 mi
Frimley Park Hospital7.2 mi
St Peter's Hospital11.9 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgeryBinscombe Medical Centre2.6 mi
GP capacity1,627 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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)64.3%
available across Guildford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate57.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.3%Unemployed2.6%Retired25.1%Student4.9%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.8%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary12.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.8%Level 3 (A levels)14.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)50%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership76.5%
Among the least-deprived 30% 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
17
Wanborough 1.5 mi
Ash 2.7 mi
Farncombe 3.3 mi
J4 M3 7.5 mi
J4 M3 7.6 mi
J4A M3 7.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Puttenham 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

Shackleford 42 1.6 mi away ⇄
Normandy 42 1.8 mi away ⇄
Norney 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Ash Green (Guildford) 52 2.1 mi away ⇄
Wyke 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Wood Street Village 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Farncombe 59 2.7 mi away ⇄
Sandy Cross 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
The Sands 52 3.1 mi away ⇄
Elstead 50 3.1 mi away ⇄
Fairlands 59 3.4 mi away ⇄
Ash and Ash Vale 59 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Puttenham a nice place to live?

Puttenham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Puttenham is 45/100, 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 Puttenham?

Puttenham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 138 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Puttenham?

Among the top-rated schools in Puttenham is Puttenham CofE Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Puttenham in total.

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Postcode districts in Puttenham

GU3 47 ⇄

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