Town Pop. 1,949

Living in Westcott (Mole Valley): Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Westcott (Mole Valley) scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 54/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 39/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 3 scored places in the RH4 postcode district. Against the wider RH4 district average of 58/100, that is 9 points below. Its lifestyle score runs 13 points below the RH4 district's 67/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RH4 postcode district.

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Westcott (Mole Valley) scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
55.9 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 37 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Public order 13 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Burrell 19 crimes
  2. 2 Heath Rise 18 crimes
  3. 3 Meadow Close 14 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 6.9 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
73
Green Space 92
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 16
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
16
3 schools in area · 10 within 4km
1Good2Ungraded
  • Powell Corderoy Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Surrey Hills All Saints Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • The Priory Church of England SchoolSecondary
    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 departmentsEpsom General Hospital7.6 mi
East Surrey Hospital8.2 mi
Royal Surrey County Hospital9.8 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgeryDorking Medical Practice1.3 mi
GP capacity1,358 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
39
Full fibre (FTTP)60.6%
available across Mole Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
68%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
68%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 66 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate57.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.9%Unemployed2.4%Retired27.9%Student3.3%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.7%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary15.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)14%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.7%Apprenticeship3.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership73.7%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Mole Valley · 2026-27
A £1,680
B £1,960
C £2,240
D £2,520
E £3,080
F £3,640
G £4,200
H £5,040
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 Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
28
Dorking West 1.4 mi
Dorking Deepdene 2.1 mi
Dorking 2.2 mi
J9 M25 5.7 mi
J9 M25 6.4 mi
J10 M25 7.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
54
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 16

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Westcott (Mole Valley) 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

Dorking 60 1.7 mi away ⇄
Abinger Common 47 2.3 mi away ⇄
Westhumble 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Sutton Abinger 55 2.9 mi away ⇄
Holmbury St Mary 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Mickleham 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Brockham 56 3.6 mi away ⇄
Peaslake 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Gomshall 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Effingham 52 3.8 mi away ⇄
Great Bookham and Fetcham 59 4.0 mi away ⇄
Box Hill 35 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Westcott (Mole Valley) a nice place to live?

Westcott (Mole Valley) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Westcott (Mole Valley) is 49/100, 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 Westcott (Mole Valley)?

Westcott (Mole Valley) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 109 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Westcott (Mole Valley)?

Among the top-rated schools in Westcott (Mole Valley) is Powell Corderoy Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Westcott (Mole Valley) in total.

Westcott (Mole Valley) in context

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Postcode districts in Westcott (Mole Valley)

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