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Living in Shamley Green: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Shamley Green scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 53/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Shamley Green places 8th of 10 in the GU5 postcode district. It scores 7 points below the GU5 postcode district as a whole, which averages 48/100. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GU5 postcode district.

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Shamley Green scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
57.8 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 24 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Garden Close 11 crimes
  2. 2 Nursery Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Hullmead 5 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 5.936 · PM2.5 6.475 · PM10 9.965 µg/m³
74
Green Space 95
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 12
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Wonersh and Shamley Green CofE Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital4.8 mi
Frimley Park Hospital12.7 mi
St Peter's Hospital12.8 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 surgeryWonersh Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity1,044 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Waverley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
3.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
3.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
90.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate55.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.1%Unemployed1.4%Retired25.1%Student7.1%Other inactive11.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.1%Skilled & technical33.1%Routine & elementary12.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.7%Apprenticeship3.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership75.6%
Among the least-deprived 15% 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
16
Chilworth 2.1 mi
Shalford 2.7 mi
Farncombe 3.5 mi
J10 M25 10 mi
J10 M25 10.1 mi
J9 M25 12.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
53
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 19

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Shamley Green 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

Bramley and Wonersh 50 1.3 mi away ⇄
Grafham 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Rowly 46 1.9 mi away ⇄
Farley Green 38 2.1 mi away ⇄
Chilworth (Guildford) 52 2.1 mi away ⇄
Shalford (Guildford) 62 2.6 mi away ⇄
Munstead Heath 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Albury Heath 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Albury 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Peasmarsh (Guildford) 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hascombe 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Elmbridge Village 29 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shamley Green a nice place to live?

Shamley Green has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Shamley Green is 41/100, 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 Shamley Green?

Shamley Green is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 55 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shamley Green?

Among the top-rated schools in Shamley Green is Wonersh and Shamley Green CofE Aided Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Shamley Green in total.

Shamley Green in context

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Postcode districts in Shamley Green

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