Town Pop. 1,523

Living in South Godstone: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for South Godstone is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 32/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 4 scored places sharing the RH9 postcode district, South Godstone ranks 2nd.

That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (3), lifestyle (16), schools (26), bills (26) and transport (29) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see RH9 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
41.4 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 26 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Other theft 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 78% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Harcourt Way 13 crimes
  2. 2 Easter Way 10 crimes
  3. 3 Eastbourne Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 7.9 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11 µg/m³
71
Green Space 19
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • St Stephen's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsEast Surrey Hospital4.7 mi
Princess Royal University Hospital10.9 mi
Croydon University Hospital11.9 mi
Hospital waitsSurrey And Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67%
A&E seen within 4 hrs54.9%
Nearest GP surgeryOxted Health Centre3.3 mi
GP capacity2,503 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
32
Full fibre (FTTP)53.5%
available across Tandridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
57.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
57.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate62.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.4%Unemployed3.4%Retired22.6%Student3.9%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.1%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary21.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.5%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership76.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
26
Council tax Tandridge · 2026-27
A £1,730
B £2,018
C £2,307
D £2,595
E £3,172
F £3,748
G £4,325
H £5,190
Energy South East 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
29
Godstone 0.2 mi
Hurst Green 2.8 mi
Oxted 3.2 mi
J6 M25 2.7 mi
J6 M25 2.9 mi
J7 M25 3.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £405,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£347k £386k £427k £466k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Blindley Heath 29 1.4 mi away ⇄
Godstone 30 2.2 mi away ⇄
Lingfield Common 28 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bletchingley 32 2.7 mi away ⇄
Oxted 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Lingfield 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Brewer Street 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Pains-Hill 54 3.6 mi away ⇄
Limpsfield 56 3.7 mi away ⇄
Nutfield 48 3.7 mi away ⇄
Outwood 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
South Nutfield 48 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is South Godstone a nice place to live?

South Godstone has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for South Godstone is 39/100, 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 South Godstone?

South Godstone is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 63 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in South Godstone?

Among the top-rated schools in South Godstone is St Stephen's CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in South Godstone in total.

What are house prices like in South Godstone?

The current median house price in South Godstone is £405,000, around 42% above the England and Wales average.

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Postcode districts in South Godstone

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