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Living in Wyke: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wyke scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 81/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Bills falls furthest short: 31/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

Of the 5 places sharing the GU12 postcode district, Wyke scores lowest. Against the wider GU12 district average of 60/100, that is 15 points below. Safety (88) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GU12 postcode district.

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Wyke scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
142.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 24 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↑ 495% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Walden Cottages 19 crimes
  2. 2 Manor Farm Close 11 crimes
  3. 3 Guildford Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 7.889 · PM2.5 6.811 · PM10 10.159 µg/m³
72
Green Space 73
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7
2 schools in area · 12 within 4km
1Inadequate1Ungraded
  • Normandy Village SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Inadequate
  • Ash Grange Nursery and Primary 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
5
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital3.7 mi
Frimley Park Hospital4.7 mi
St Peter's Hospital11 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Border Practice2 mi
GP capacity2,436 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
81
Full fibre (FTTP)64.3%
available across Guildford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate57.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.4%Unemployed2.7%Retired24.8%Student5.1%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.8%Skilled & technical36.4%Routine & elementary18.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.4%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership76.5%
Among the least-deprived 39% 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
31
Ash 0.6 mi
Wanborough 1.5 mi
Ash Vale 1.6 mi
J4 M3 5 mi
J4 M3 5 mi
J4A M3 5.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Wyke 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

Ash Green (Guildford) 52 1.0 mi away ⇄
Ash and Ash Vale 59 1.1 mi away ⇄
Normandy 42 1.3 mi away ⇄
Mytchett 55 1.9 mi away ⇄
Aldershot 64 2.5 mi away ⇄
Puttenham 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Sandy Cross 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Wood Street Village 48 2.8 mi away ⇄
Badshot Lea 62 3.3 mi away ⇄
The Sands 52 3.5 mi away ⇄
Fairlands 59 3.5 mi away ⇄
Pirbright 52 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wyke a nice place to live?

Wyke has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wyke is 45/100, 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 Wyke?

Wyke is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 72 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Wyke in context

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Postcode districts in Wyke

GU12 60 ⇄
GU3 47 ⇄

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