Town Pop. 1,184

Living in West Horsley: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

West Horsley comes out at 51/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 94/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 7/100 versus a median of 23/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the KT24 postcode district, West Horsley scores lowest. West Horsley is a place of extremes: 98/100 for economic health against 7/100 for schools, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, West Horsley sits 54 points above the KT24 district figure of 40/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: KT24 postcode district.

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West Horsley scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
48.1 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 25 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 72% below national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Possession of weapons 4 crimes
↑ 278% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mount Pleasant 10 crimes
  2. 2 Cranmore Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 Blake'S Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 7.3 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
72
Green Space 83
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 11
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • The Raleigh SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital6.5 mi
St Peter's Hospital A&E7.8 mi
St Peter's Hospital7.8 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgeryEast Horsley Medical Centre1.2 mi
GP capacity1,858 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)64.3%
available across Guildford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 64 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
98
Employment rate57.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.3%Unemployed1.9%Retired26.4%Student5.6%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial57.3%Skilled & technical32.5%Routine & elementary10.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)53.1%Apprenticeship2.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership83.2%
Among the least-deprived 5% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
38
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 South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
27
Horsley 1.4 mi
Clandon 2.1 mi
Effingham Junction 2.5 mi
J10 M25 4 mi
J10 M25 4.2 mi
J9 M25 6.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 25

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in West Horsley 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

East Horsley 55 1.3 mi away ⇄
Effingham 52 2.1 mi away ⇄
West Clandon 50 2.1 mi away ⇄
Shere 51 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ripley (Guildford) 30 3.1 mi away ⇄
Elm Corner 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Gomshall 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hatchford 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Albury 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Send 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Albury Heath 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Great Bookham and Fetcham 59 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Horsley a nice place to live?

West Horsley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for West Horsley is 51/100, 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 Horsley?

West Horsley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 57 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in West Horsley?

Among the top-rated schools in West Horsley is The Raleigh School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in West Horsley in total.

West Horsley in context

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Postcode districts in West Horsley

KT24 47 ⇄

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