Town Pop. 2,395

Living in Shalford (Guildford): Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Shalford (Guildford) scores 62/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 66/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 32/100 versus a median of 60/100.

No other settlement in the GU4 postcode district scores higher. Shalford (Guildford) leads all 6. Against the wider GU4 district average of 53/100, that is 9 points above. On lifestyle specifically, Shalford (Guildford) sits 11 points above the GU4 district figure of 55/100. For the surrounding area, see GU4 postcode district.

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Shalford (Guildford) scores 62 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
82.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 85 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 41 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 13 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
other 32 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hornhatch 24 crimes
  2. 2 Broadford Road 16 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 14 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 7.4 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
72
Green Space 85
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 9
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
43
4 schools in area · 20 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • Bramley Oak AcademySpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Gosden House SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Shalford Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Tillingbourne Junior SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
55
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital2.1 mi
Frimley Park Hospital10 mi
St Peter's Hospital10.9 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgeryWonersh Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity1,492 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
32
Full fibre (FTTP)64.3%
available across Guildford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
51%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
56.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 74 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate58.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.4%Unemployed2.5%Retired26.3%Student4.4%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial61.8%Skilled & technical25.6%Routine & elementary12.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.5%Level 3 (A levels)13.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)56.9%Apprenticeship3.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership77.4%
Among the least-deprived 13% 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
53
Shalford 0.1 mi
Chilworth 1.8 mi
Guildford 1.8 mi
J10 M25 9 mi
J10 M25 9.1 mi
J4 M3 10.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
66
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Ample 10

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £525,000 29
Detached £887,500 10
Semi-detached £520,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£527k £614k £704k £791k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Peasmarsh (Guildford) 44 0.8 mi away ⇄
Artington 43 0.9 mi away ⇄
Chilworth (Guildford) 52 1.3 mi away ⇄
Bramley and Wonersh 50 1.3 mi away ⇄
Guildford 62 2.3 mi away ⇄
Farncombe 59 2.5 mi away ⇄
Shamley Green 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Munstead Heath 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Godalming 55 2.8 mi away ⇄
Busbridge 53 2.9 mi away ⇄
Albury 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Grafham 0 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shalford (Guildford) a nice place to live?

Shalford (Guildford) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Shalford (Guildford) is 62/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Shalford (Guildford)?

Shalford (Guildford) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 197 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shalford (Guildford)?

Among the top-rated schools in Shalford (Guildford) are Bramley Oak Academy, Gosden House School and Shalford Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Shalford (Guildford) in total.

What are house prices like in Shalford (Guildford)?

The current median house price in Shalford (Guildford) is £525,000, around 84% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £887,500, semi-detached £520,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 29%. There were 29 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Shalford (Guildford) in context

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Postcode districts in Shalford (Guildford)

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