Town Pop. 233

Living in Tilford: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tilford scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 89/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 16th highest-scoring of the 18 places in the GU10 postcode district. Against the wider GU10 district average of 51/100, that is 14 points below. On economic health specifically, Tilford sits 10 points above the GU10 district figure of 79/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: GU10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
369.1 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 28 crimes
↑ 261% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 324% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 657% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 592% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 637% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Reeds Road 13 crimes
  2. 2 Tilford Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Pond Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
13
2 schools in area · 8 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • All Saints CofE Aided Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Waverley Abbey CofE Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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 departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital6.8 mi
Frimley Park Hospital8.7 mi
St Peter's Hospital15.8 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgerySpringfield Surgery2.2 mi
GP capacity2,182 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
39.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
39.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
61.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate55.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.8%Unemployed1.3%Retired25.4%Student5.5%Other inactive12%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial57.6%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary8.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)13.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.9%Apprenticeship3.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership79.5%
Among the least-deprived 32% 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
13
Farnham 2.5 mi
Aldershot 4.1 mi
Ash 4.6 mi
J4A M3 8.2 mi
J4A M3 8.2 mi
J4 M3 8.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Tilford 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

Tilford Common 0 0.9 mi away ⇄
The Sands 52 1.6 mi away ⇄
Runfold 49 1.6 mi away ⇄
Rushmoor 37 1.9 mi away ⇄
Elstead 50 2.2 mi away ⇄
Frensham 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Farnham 58 2.2 mi away ⇄
Sandy Cross 37 2.4 mi away ⇄
Wrecclesham 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Badshot Lea 62 2.9 mi away ⇄
Pitch Place 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Green Cross 39 3.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tilford a nice place to live?

Tilford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tilford is 37/100, 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 Tilford?

Tilford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 86 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tilford?

Among the top-rated schools in Tilford is All Saints CofE Aided Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Tilford in total.

Tilford in context

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Postcode districts in Tilford

GU10 51 ⇄

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