Town Pop. 334

Living in Shackleford: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Shackleford is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Shackleford most outperforms the national norm: 84/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Shackleford places 10th of 13 in the GU8 postcode district. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: GU8 postcode district.

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Shackleford scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
341.3 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 31 crimes
↑ 179% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 29 crimes
↑ 471% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 527% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 384% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 406% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Croft 19 crimes
  2. 2 Weyburn Lane 14 crimes
  3. 3 Quarry Road 13 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
9

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
27
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital3.5 mi
Frimley Park Hospital8.7 mi
St Peter's Hospital13.3 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%
Nearest GP surgerySpringfield Surgery2 mi
GP capacity1,708 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)64.3%
available across Guildford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
7.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
7.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate57.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.4%Unemployed1.9%Retired27%Student4.6%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.6%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary12.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)50%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership77.3%
Among the least-deprived 26% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
26
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 E
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Godalming 2.1 mi
Farncombe 2.5 mi
Milford 2.7 mi
J4 M3 9.1 mi
J4 M3 9.1 mi
J4A M3 9.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Shackleford 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

Norney 0 0.5 mi away ⇄
Puttenham 45 1.6 mi away ⇄
Farncombe 59 1.9 mi away ⇄
Elstead 50 2.1 mi away ⇄
Godalming 55 2.5 mi away ⇄
Milford and Witley 51 2.6 mi away ⇄
Busbridge 53 3.1 mi away ⇄
Enton Green 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
The Sands 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ash Green (Guildford) 52 3.4 mi away ⇄
Normandy 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Peasmarsh (Guildford) 44 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shackleford a nice place to live?

Shackleford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Shackleford 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 Shackleford?

Shackleford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 114 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Shackleford in context

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Postcode districts in Shackleford

GU8 46 ⇄

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