Area guide · Waverley

Living in Hindhead

A snapshot of life in Hindhead, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Hindhead is a village in Waverley, South East with a population of 6,444. The average house price is £858,436 and the overall crime rate is 37.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Hindhead ranks

Population

6,444

Avg House Price

£858,436

Crime Rate

37.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

50%

Avg Download Speed

371 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£39,502

Median Age

46.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Hindhead's detached homes (£956,818) command roughly 3.9× the price of a flat (£243,295).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Hindhead prices have risen 85% over the last 9 years (£463,077 → £858,436).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£956,818	£870,000	52
Semi-Detached	£650,688	£665,000	16
Terraced	£424,273	£440,000	11
Flat	£243,295	£237,500	22

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Hindhead is 37.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Hindhead: violent crime (39% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	50%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Beacon Hill Primary School	Primary	Good
Grayshott Church of England Controlled Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement

Broadband & Connectivity

Hindhead averages 371 Mbps — 271% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Hindhead homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 60.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.6
% Rated C or Above	60.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,368

Demographics & Economy

Population	6,444
Median Age	46.5
Median Household Income	£39,502
Employment Rate	59%
Owner Occupied	72.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	42.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Hindhead?

The average house price in Hindhead is £858,436 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Hindhead?

The most affordable entry point in Hindhead is a flat, with an average price of £243,295.

Is Hindhead a safe place to live?

Hindhead has a recorded crime rate of 37.1 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Hindhead?

Hindhead has 2 schools in total, with 50% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Hindhead?

Average broadband download speeds in Hindhead are around 371 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.1% of premises.

How big is Hindhead?

Hindhead is a settlement in Waverley with a population of approximately 6,444.

Most compared with

How does Hindhead stack up against its neighbours?

Aldershot

Hindhead

House price: £360,986 · £858,436
Crime rate: N/A · 37.1
Distance: 9.1 mi

Alton (East Hampshire)

Hindhead

House price: £552,588 · £858,436
Crime rate: 43.6 · 37.1
Distance: 10.2 mi

Ash and Ash Vale

Hindhead

House price: £421,078 · £858,436
Crime rate: 72 · 37.1
Distance: 9.8 mi

Billingshurst

Hindhead

House price: £546,196 · £858,436
Crime rate: 34.2 · 37.1
Distance: 14.4 mi

Bordon

Hindhead

House price: £369,717 · £858,436
Crime rate: 60.3 · 37.1
Distance: 4.9 mi

Bramley and Wonersh

Hindhead

House price: £413,486 · £858,436
Crime rate: 37 · 37.1
Distance: 10.1 mi

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