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Living in Worplesdon: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Worplesdon scores 53/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 50/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That places it last of the 4 scored places in the GU22 postcode district. Against the wider GU22 district average of 64/100, that is 11 points below. Its healthcare score runs 27 points below the GU22 district's 77/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: GU22 postcode district.

53
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Settlement area

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Worplesdon scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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GU22 0AA GU22 2AR GU22 7AA GU22 8AA GU22 9AA GU22 GU3

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
272.9 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 129 crimes
↑ 186% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 67 crimes
↑ 225% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 44 crimes
↑ 376% above national average
Other theft 34 crimes
↑ 305% above national average
Public order 32 crimes
↑ 263% above national average
other 64 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 35 crimes
  2. 2 Green Lane 20 crimes
  3. 3 Aldershot Road 16 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 7.8 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
72
Green Space 62
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 4
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
35
3 schools in area · 21 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • The Hermitage Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Worplesdon Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • The Hermitage Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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
50
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital1.8 mi
Frimley Park Hospital5.4 mi
St Peter's Hospital6.2 mi
Hospital waitsAshford And St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Fairlands Practice1.4 mi
GP capacity1,603 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)64.3%
available across Guildford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
2.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
6.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 41 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate60.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.7%Unemployed2.3%Retired24.8%Student5.1%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.5%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary14.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.3%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership80.4%
Among the least-deprived 20% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
31
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 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
49
Worplesdon 1.5 mi
Brookwood 1.8 mi
Wanborough 3.4 mi
J3 M3 5.9 mi
J3 M3 5.9 mi
J4 M3 6.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 17

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Worplesdon 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

Fairlands 59 1.3 mi away ⇄
Brookwood 56 1.9 mi away ⇄
Wood Street Village 48 2.0 mi away ⇄
Pyle Hill 54 2.0 mi away ⇄
Jacobs Well 59 2.1 mi away ⇄
Pirbright 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
Sheet's Heath 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Woking 65 2.8 mi away ⇄
Guildford 62 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bisley (Surrey Heath) 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
Normandy 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Castle Green 65 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Worplesdon a nice place to live?

Worplesdon is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Worplesdon is 53/100, 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 Worplesdon?

Worplesdon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 370 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Worplesdon?

Among the top-rated schools in Worplesdon are The Hermitage Junior School and Worplesdon Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Worplesdon in total.

Worplesdon in context

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Postcode districts in Worplesdon

GU22 64 ⇄
GU3 47 ⇄

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