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Living in Send: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Send scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 86/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 24/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the GU23 postcode district, Send ranks 3rd. It scores 10 points below the GU23 postcode district as a whole, which averages 52/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see GU23 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
57
115 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 134 crimes
↑ 133% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 78 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Shoplifting 53 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
Other theft 39 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Public order 34 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
other 97 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 99 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 49 crimes
  3. 3 Wisley Lane 27 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 8.5 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³
71
Green Space 60
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 12 within 4km
1Good
  • Send CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
34
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital4.2 mi
St Peter's Hospital5.5 mi
St Peter's Hospital A&E5.5 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
1 GP surgery in area 7 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,039 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
24
Full fibre (FTTP)64.3%
available across Guildford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
53.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
63.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 115 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed2.3%Retired27.9%Student4.1%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.8%Skilled & technical32.9%Routine & elementary14.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.5%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership81.2%
Among the least-deprived 23% 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
35
Clandon 1.9 mi
Worplesdon 2.5 mi
Woking 2.5 mi
J10 M25 3.9 mi
J10 M25 4.2 mi
J11 M25 5.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £580,000 33
Detached £950,000 13
Semi-detached £485,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£511k £659k £810k £958k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Ripley (Guildford) 30 1.3 mi away ⇄
West Clandon 50 1.8 mi away ⇄
Pyle Hill 54 1.9 mi away ⇄
Jacobs Well 59 2.4 mi away ⇄
Woking 65 2.9 mi away ⇄
Elm Corner 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Wisley 28 3.2 mi away ⇄
West Horsley 51 3.5 mi away ⇄
Guildford 62 3.6 mi away ⇄
New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater 69 3.9 mi away ⇄
Worplesdon 53 4.0 mi away ⇄
East Horsley 55 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Send a nice place to live?

Send has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Send is 42/100, 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 Send?

Send has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 57/100. There were 435 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Send?

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

What are house prices like in Send?

The current median house price in Send is £580,000, around 104% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £950,000, semi-detached £485,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%. There were 33 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Send in context

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Postcode districts in Send

GU23 52 ⇄

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