Town Pop. 7,845

Living in Wrecclesham: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wrecclesham comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport is where Wrecclesham most outperforms the national norm: 47/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 19/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 18 places in the GU10 postcode district. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (95) and economic health (89). Below 30/100: bills (26) and healthcare (28). For the surrounding area, see GU10 postcode district.

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Wrecclesham scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
45.3 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 144 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 58 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Other theft 35 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Public order 34 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 25 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
other 59 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kingfisher Road 17 crimes
  2. 2 The Street 17 crimes
  3. 3 Bridge Court 13 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 6.4 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
75
Green Space 43
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
37
5 schools in area · 12 within 4km
1Outstanding4Good
  • Highfield South Farnham SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Rowledge Church of England Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Peter's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Ridgeway SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Weydon SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsFrimley Park Hospital8.6 mi
Royal Surrey County Hospital8.9 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital13.5 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%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,250 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
19
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Waverley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
45%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
45.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 226 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate58.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.9%Unemployed2.3%Retired24.9%Student5.5%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial58%Skilled & technical29.9%Routine & elementary12.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)14.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)53%Apprenticeship3%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership81.3%
Among the least-deprived 12% 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
47
Farnham 1.8 mi
Bentley 2.3 mi
Aldershot 4.6 mi
J4A M3 7.7 mi
J4A M3 7.8 mi
J5 M3 8.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
42
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 20
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £590,000 57
Detached £790,000 22
Semi-detached £565,000 23
Terraced £360,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£358k £594k £837k £1.1m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Frensham 45 1.4 mi away ⇄
Farnham 58 1.5 mi away ⇄
Dockenfield 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Blacknest 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Bentley (East Hampshire) 39 2.6 mi away ⇄
Tilford 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Runfold 49 3.0 mi away ⇄
Tilford Common 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Weybourne (Waverley) 65 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ewshot 49 3.3 mi away ⇄
Rushmoor 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
Badshot Lea 62 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wrecclesham a nice place to live?

Wrecclesham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Wrecclesham is 52/100, 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 Wrecclesham?

Wrecclesham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 355 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wrecclesham?

Among the top-rated schools in Wrecclesham are Highfield South Farnham School, Rowledge Church of England Controlled Primary School and St Peter's CofE Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Wrecclesham in total.

What are house prices like in Wrecclesham?

The current median house price in Wrecclesham is £590,000, around 107% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £790,000, semi-detached £565,000, terraced £360,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 17%. There were 57 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Wrecclesham in context

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Postcode districts in Wrecclesham

GU10 51 ⇄
GU9 61 ⇄

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