Town Pop. 148

Living in Sutton Abinger: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sutton Abinger scores 55/100 overall, across 8 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Sutton Abinger most outperforms the national norm: 63/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Bills falls furthest short: 26/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 14 places in the RH5 postcode district. The RH5 district averages 46/100, putting Sutton Abinger 9 points above its own postcode area. On lifestyle specifically, Sutton Abinger sits 8 points above the RH5 district figure of 55/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RH5 postcode district.

55
OUT OF 100
Average
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Settlement area

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Sutton Abinger scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
1,141.9 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 54 crimes
↑ 996% above national average
Burglary 30 crimes
↑ 5691% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↑ 967% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 1887% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 1043% above national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 25 crimes
  2. 2 Ranmore Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 Horsham Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
74
Green Space 88
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital8.3 mi
Epsom General Hospital10.4 mi
East Surrey Hospital11 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgeryShere Surgery/Dispensary2.1 mi
GP capacity1,286 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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)64.3%
available across Guildford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
95
Employment rate57.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.9%Unemployed1.8%Retired27%Student4.5%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.3%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary10.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications7.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)51%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership78.6%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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 South East 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
22
Gomshall 1.6 mi
Dorking West 4.3 mi
Holmwood 4.5 mi
J9 M25 8.3 mi
J10 M25 8.3 mi
J10 M25 8.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
63
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sutton Abinger 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

Abinger Common 47 0.8 mi away ⇄
Peaslake 52 0.9 mi away ⇄
Holmbury St Mary 43 1.2 mi away ⇄
Gomshall 52 1.8 mi away ⇄
Shere 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
Albury Heath 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Farley Green 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Westcott (Mole Valley) 49 2.9 mi away ⇄
Forest Green 46 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ewhurst 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Albury 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ockley 46 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sutton Abinger a nice place to live?

Sutton Abinger is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Sutton Abinger is 55/100, 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 Sutton Abinger?

Sutton Abinger is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 169 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Sutton Abinger

RH5 46 ⇄

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