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Living in Rowly: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Rowly is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 57/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 13/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 10 scored places sharing the GU5 postcode district, Rowly ranks 6th. Safety (95), economic health (89) and environment (80) sit at 80/100 or above. Schools (14), healthcare (14), transport (24) and bills (26) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: GU5 postcode district.

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Rowly scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
153.8 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 30 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 64% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 463% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 175% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Garden Close 11 crimes
  2. 2 Nursery Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Edgefield Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
75
Green Space 90
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
14

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital6.6 mi
Frimley Park Hospital14.5 mi
St Peter's Hospital14.6 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgeryCranleigh Medical Practice1.6 mi
GP capacity1,803 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
13
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Waverley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
31.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
31.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate51.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.6%Unemployed1.5%Retired24.4%Student13.6%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.6%Skilled & technical31.6%Routine & elementary12.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.9%Level 3 (A levels)14.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.7%Apprenticeship3.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership76.7%
Among the least-deprived 11% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
26
Council tax Waverley · 2026-27
A £1,737
B £2,026
C £2,316
D £2,605
E £3,184
F £3,763
G £4,342
H £5,210
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
24
Chilworth 4 mi
Shalford 4.6 mi
Farncombe 5 mi
J10 M25 11.5 mi
J10 M25 11.6 mi
J9 M25 12.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
57
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Rowly 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

Cranleigh 52 1.5 mi away ⇄
Elmbridge Village 29 1.5 mi away ⇄
Grafham 0 1.5 mi away ⇄
Shamley Green 41 1.9 mi away ⇄
Ewhurst 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Farley Green 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bramley and Wonersh 50 3.1 mi away ⇄
Alfold Crossways 34 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hascombe 39 3.3 mi away ⇄
Munstead Heath 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Albury Heath 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Chilworth (Guildford) 52 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rowly a nice place to live?

Rowly has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Rowly is 46/100, 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 Rowly?

Rowly is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 86 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Rowly in context

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Postcode districts in Rowly

GU5 48 ⇄
GU6 47 ⇄

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