Town Pop. 3,859

Living in Windlesham: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Windlesham comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 43/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Bills falls furthest short: 27/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the GU19 postcode district, Windlesham scores lowest. On healthcare specifically, Windlesham sits 19 points below the GU19 district figure of 62/100. Economic health (85) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see GU19 postcode district.

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Windlesham scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
100.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 148 crimes
↑ 153% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 83 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Public order 44 crimes
↑ 75% above national average
Vehicle crime 30 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Other theft 29 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
other 53 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 83 crimes
  2. 2 Grove End 19 crimes
  3. 3 Dukes Hill 17 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 10.2 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
69
Green Space 56
Parks Ample 17
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 10
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
27
3 schools in area · 13 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Charters SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Windlesham Village Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Valley End CofE Infant 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
43
A&E departmentsFrimley Park Hospital4.2 mi
St Peter's Hospital4.5 mi
St Peter's Hospital A&E4.5 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryLightwater Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity2,150 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
40
Full fibre (FTTP)64.7%
available across Surrey Heath
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 129 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate59.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.2%Unemployed2.4%Retired26.7%Student3.5%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55%Skilled & technical31.9%Routine & elementary13.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.7%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership81.7%
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
27
Bagshot 1.3 mi
Sunningdale 1.9 mi
Ascot 2.5 mi
J3 M3 1 mi
J3 M3 1.6 mi
J2 M3 5.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 13
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £665,500 30
Detached £840,000 17
Semi-detached £567,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£527k £889k £1.3m £1.6m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

South Ascot 59 1.1 mi away ⇄
Lightwater 55 1.6 mi away ⇄
Bagshot 54 1.6 mi away ⇄
Chobham 38 1.9 mi away ⇄
Ascot 58 2.2 mi away ⇄
West End and Chobham 52 2.4 mi away ⇄
North Ascot 63 2.8 mi away ⇄
Castle Green 65 3.1 mi away ⇄
Wentworth (Runnymede) 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Longcross 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bisley (Surrey Heath) 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Mimbridge 61 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Windlesham a nice place to live?

Windlesham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Windlesham is 48/100, 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 Windlesham?

Windlesham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 387 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Windlesham?

Among the top-rated schools in Windlesham are Charters School and Windlesham Village Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Windlesham in total.

What are house prices like in Windlesham?

The current median house price in Windlesham is £665,500, around 134% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £840,000, semi-detached £567,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 23%. There were 30 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Windlesham in context

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Postcode districts in Windlesham

GU19 51 ⇄
GU20 60 ⇄

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