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Living in Wormley: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wormley scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 96/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 16/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Wormley places 6th of 13 in the GU8 postcode district. Its economic health score runs 16 points above the GU8 district's 80/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94). For the surrounding area, see GU8 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
255 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 25 crimes
↑ 152% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 550% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 954% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 99% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 147% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wormley Lane 7 crimes
  2. 2 Brook Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Cramhurst Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.717 · PM2.5 6.256 · PM10 9.365 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
29
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • St Dominic's SchoolSpecial · 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
19
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital7.3 mi
Frimley Park Hospital13.3 mi
St Peter's Hospital17.3 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgeryChiddingfold Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity1,514 patients per GP
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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
16
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Waverley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
13.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
13.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
96
Employment rate58%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58%Unemployed2.2%Retired26.3%Student5.5%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial59.3%Skilled & technical30%Routine & elementary10.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications7.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)14.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)54.5%Apprenticeship2.8%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership81.6%
Among the least-deprived 16% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
26
Council tax Waverley · 2026-27
A £1,737
B £2,026
C £2,316
D £2,605
E £3,184
F £3,763
G £4,342
H £5,210
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
Witley 0.2 mi
Milford 2 mi
Godalming 3.8 mi
J4A M3 13.4 mi
J4 M3 13.5 mi
J4A M3 13.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Wormley 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

Hambledon (Waverley) 44 0.7 mi away ⇄
Brook (Waverley) 44 0.8 mi away ⇄
Chiddingfold 45 1.5 mi away ⇄
Enton Green 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
Milford and Witley 51 2.0 mi away ⇄
Hydestile 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
Hascombe 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Thursley 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Busbridge 53 3.4 mi away ⇄
Godalming 55 3.6 mi away ⇄
Munstead Heath 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Pitch Place 0 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wormley a nice place to live?

Wormley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wormley is 46/100, 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 Wormley?

Wormley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 76 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wormley?

Among the top-rated schools in Wormley is St Dominic's School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Wormley in total.

Wormley in context

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Postcode districts in Wormley

GU8 46 ⇄

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