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Living in West Clandon: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

West Clandon scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 95/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 31/100 versus a median of 47/100.

That places it last of the 6 scored places in the GU4 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 54 points above the GU4 district's 41/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (88) and economic health (84). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GU4 postcode district.

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West Clandon scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
90.8 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 35 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 180% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 13 crimes
  2. 2 Meadowlands 8 crimes
  3. 3 The Street 8 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 7.6 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
72
Green Space 54
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 22
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • Clandon CofE Aided 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
11
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital4.5 mi
St Peter's Hospital6.8 mi
St Peter's Hospital A&E6.8 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgeryMerrow Park Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity1,744 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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)64.3%
available across Guildford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate56.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.3%Unemployed1.6%Retired25.8%Student5.3%Other inactive11%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.3%Skilled & technical32.4%Routine & elementary13.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)14.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.1%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.8%
Home ownership73.4%
Among the least-deprived 25% 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
32
Clandon 0.1 mi
Horsley 3.1 mi
London Road (Guildford) 3.2 mi
J10 M25 4.5 mi
J10 M25 4.5 mi
J11 M25 7.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
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 West Clandon 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

Send 42 1.8 mi away ⇄
West Horsley 51 2.1 mi away ⇄
Ripley (Guildford) 30 2.2 mi away ⇄
Jacobs Well 59 2.9 mi away ⇄
East Horsley 55 3.1 mi away ⇄
Albury 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Pyle Hill 54 3.2 mi away ⇄
Guildford 62 3.3 mi away ⇄
Elm Corner 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Shere 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
Chilworth (Guildford) 52 3.8 mi away ⇄
Gomshall 52 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Clandon a nice place to live?

West Clandon is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for West Clandon is 50/100, 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 West Clandon?

West Clandon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 83 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in West Clandon?

Among the top-rated schools in West Clandon is Clandon CofE Aided Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in West Clandon in total.

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Postcode districts in West Clandon

GU4 53 ⇄

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