Town Pop. 1,406

Living in Ripley (Guildford): Liveability Score 30/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ripley (Guildford) scores 30/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 12/100 versus a median of 88/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 5 places in the GU23 postcode district.

It scores 22 points below the GU23 postcode district as a whole, which averages 52/100. On lifestyle specifically, Ripley (Guildford) sits 26 points below the GU23 district figure of 61/100. That sits 20 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: GU23 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
12
348.5 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 214 crimes
↑ 357% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 104 crimes
↑ 387% above national average
Shoplifting 45 crimes
↑ 310% above national average
Public order 29 crimes
↑ 217% above national average
Other theft 28 crimes
↑ 221% above national average
other 70 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Spinney 177 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 74 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 44 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 9.5 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
70
Green Space 77
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsSt Peter's Hospital A&E5 mi
St Peter's Hospital5 mi
Royal Surrey County Hospital5.5 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Karen Nevin & Partners1.3 mi
GP capacity2,250 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
64
Full fibre (FTTP)64.3%
available across Guildford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 63 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed1.8%Retired23.8%Student3.8%Other inactive12.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.9%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary18.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.2%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership66.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
22
Clandon 2.3 mi
West Byfleet 2.9 mi
Woking 2.9 mi
J10 M25 2.6 mi
J10 M25 2.8 mi
J11 M25 5.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 9
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ripley (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

Send 42 1.3 mi away ⇄
Elm Corner 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Wisley 28 2.0 mi away ⇄
West Clandon 50 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hatchford 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
West Horsley 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Pyle Hill 54 3.2 mi away ⇄
New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater 69 3.2 mi away ⇄
East Horsley 55 3.3 mi away ⇄
Woking 65 3.5 mi away ⇄
Jacobs Well 59 3.7 mi away ⇄
Byfleet 58 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ripley (Guildford) a nice place to live?

Ripley (Guildford) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ripley (Guildford) is 30/100, 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 Ripley (Guildford)?

Crime levels in Ripley (Guildford) are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 12/100. There were 490 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Ripley (Guildford)

GU23 52 ⇄

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