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Living in West End and Chobham: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

West End and Chobham scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 58/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 27/100 versus a median of 47/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the GU24 postcode district. On lifestyle specifically, West End and Chobham sits 9 points above the GU24 district figure of 49/100. Safety (89) and economic health (82) sit at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: GU24 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
74.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 193 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 187 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Other theft 62 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Public order 55 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 54 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 98 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 78 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 26 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 24 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 9.2 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
70
Green Space 80
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Ample 21
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 18
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
35
5 schools in area · 15 within 4km
3Good2Ungraded
  • Bisley CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Holy Trinity CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Lawrence CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Gordon's SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Lift WishmoreSpecial · 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
30
A&E departmentsSt Peter's Hospital3 mi
St Peter's Hospital A&E3 mi
Frimley Park Hospital3.6 mi
Hospital waitsFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,234 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

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
41
Full fibre (FTTP)64.7%
available across Surrey Heath
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
74%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
74.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 231 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate61%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61%Unemployed2.5%Retired23.6%Student4.9%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.9%Skilled & technical32.4%Routine & elementary14.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.1%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership79.6%
Among the least-deprived 18% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
27
Council tax Surrey Heath · 2026-27
A £1,723
B £2,011
C £2,298
D £2,585
E £3,159
F £3,734
G £4,308
H £5,170
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
Brookwood 2.9 mi
Longcross 3.1 mi
Bagshot 3.1 mi
J3 M3 2.3 mi
J3 M3 2.7 mi
J2 M3 5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
58
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 11
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 29
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Ample 10

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £615,000 49
Detached £685,000 27
Semi-detached £558,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£462k £640k £824k £1.0m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Castle Green 65 0.7 mi away ⇄
Chobham 38 0.9 mi away ⇄
Bisley (Surrey Heath) 48 1.5 mi away ⇄
Mimbridge 61 1.8 mi away ⇄
Lightwater 55 2.1 mi away ⇄
Windlesham 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
Sheet's Heath 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Brookwood 56 2.8 mi away ⇄
Longcross 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Woking 65 3.0 mi away ⇄
Woodham 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bagshot 54 3.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West End and Chobham a nice place to live?

West End and Chobham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for West End and Chobham 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 West End and Chobham?

West End and Chobham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 649 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in West End and Chobham?

Among the top-rated schools in West End and Chobham are Bisley CofE Primary School, Holy Trinity CofE Primary School and St Lawrence CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in West End and Chobham in total.

What are house prices like in West End and Chobham?

The current median house price in West End and Chobham is £615,000, around 116% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £685,000, semi-detached £558,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 3%. There were 49 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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