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Living in The Sands: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

The Sands scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 96/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 17/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 18 places in the GU10 postcode district. Its economic health score runs 17 points above the GU10 district's 79/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). For the surrounding area, see GU10 postcode district.

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The Sands scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
253 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 39 crimes
↑ 180% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↑ 245% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 356% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 324% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 298% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Seale Lane 26 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 13 crimes
  3. 3 Guildford Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 6.567 · PM2.5 6.52 · PM10 10.304 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 14
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
28

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
35
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital5.5 mi
Frimley Park Hospital6.9 mi
St Peter's Hospital14.2 mi
Hospital waitsFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
Nearest GP surgeryFarnham Dene Medical Practice2.1 mi
GP capacity1,797 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
17
Full fibre (FTTP)64.3%
available across Guildford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
34%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
34%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
96
Employment rate51.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.8%Unemployed2%Retired31.2%Student4.6%Other inactive10.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial60.4%Skilled & technical30.6%Routine & elementary9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)14.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)52.4%Apprenticeship2.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership86.9%
Among the least-deprived 9% 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
35
Farnham 2.4 mi
Aldershot 2.7 mi
Ash 3 mi
J4A M3 6.9 mi
J4A M3 7 mi
J4 M3 7.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
49
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in The Sands 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

Runfold 49 0.8 mi away ⇄
Sandy Cross 37 0.8 mi away ⇄
Tilford 37 1.6 mi away ⇄
Badshot Lea 62 1.8 mi away ⇄
Farnham 58 2.4 mi away ⇄
Tilford Common 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Ash Green (Guildford) 52 2.5 mi away ⇄
Elstead 50 2.5 mi away ⇄
Aldershot 64 2.8 mi away ⇄
Weybourne (Waverley) 65 2.9 mi away ⇄
Puttenham 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Shackleford 42 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sands a nice place to live?

The Sands is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for The Sands is 52/100, 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 The Sands?

The Sands is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 106 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in The Sands

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