Town Pop. 160

Living in Thursley: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Thursley is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Thursley most outperforms the national norm: 96/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Of the 13 places sharing the GU8 postcode district, Thursley scores lowest. Thursley is a place of extremes: 96/100 for economic health against 5/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. The GU8 district averages 46/100, putting Thursley 10 points below its own postcode area. For the surrounding area, see GU8 postcode district.

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Thursley scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
400 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 28 crimes
↑ 1051% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 13 crimes
↑ 144% above national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 2043% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 285% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 203% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cosford Road 15 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 11 crimes
  3. 3 Highfield Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 6.724 · PM2.5 6.392 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
5

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital7.5 mi
Frimley Park Hospital11.7 mi
St Peter's Hospital17.4 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgerySpringfield Surgery2.5 mi
GP capacity1,677 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Waverley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
96
Employment rate56.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.6%Unemployed2.7%Retired26.5%Student4.8%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.1%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary10.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)51.5%Apprenticeship3.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership81.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 E
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Witley 3 mi
Milford 3.4 mi
Haslemere 4.1 mi
J4A M3 11.2 mi
J4A M3 11.3 mi
J4 M3 11.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Thursley 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

Pitch Place 0 0.8 mi away ⇄
Rushmoor 37 2.0 mi away ⇄
Green Cross 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
Elstead 50 2.4 mi away ⇄
Tilford Common 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Brook (Waverley) 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Milford and Witley 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hindhead 53 2.8 mi away ⇄
Churt 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Tilford 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wormley 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Enton Green 0 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Thursley a nice place to live?

Thursley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Thursley is 36/100, 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 Thursley?

Thursley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 64 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Thursley in context

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Postcode districts in Thursley

GU8 46 ⇄

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