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Area guide · Waverley

Living in Wrecclesham

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

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At a glance

Wrecclesham is a village in Waverley, South East with a population of 7,312. The average house price is £641,545 and the overall crime rate is 37.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Wrecclesham ranks

Population

7,312

Avg House Price

£641,545

Crime Rate

37.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

209 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£39,581

Median Age

44.8

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Wrecclesham's detached homes (£922,550) command roughly 4.3× the price of a flat (£216,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Wrecclesham prices have risen 37% over the last 9 years (£466,839 → £641,545).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£922,550£827,50030
Semi-Detached£557,338£510,00032
Terraced£385,800£362,00015
Flat£216,000£215,0004

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Wrecclesham is 37.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools3
Primary2
Secondary1
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Rowledge Church of England Controlled Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Peter's CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Weydon SchoolSecondaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Wrecclesham averages 209 Mbps — 109% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Wrecclesham homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 64.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.8
% Rated C or Above64.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,286

Demographics & Economy

Population7,312
Median Age44.8
Median Household Income£39,581
Employment Rate59.9%
Owner Occupied71.7%
Degree-Level Qualified42.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Wrecclesham?
The average house price in Wrecclesham is £641,545 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Wrecclesham?
The most affordable entry point in Wrecclesham is a flat, with an average price of £216,000.
Is Wrecclesham a safe place to live?
Wrecclesham has a recorded crime rate of 37.2 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 Wrecclesham?
Wrecclesham has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Wrecclesham?
Average broadband download speeds in Wrecclesham are around 209 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 86.3% of premises.
How big is Wrecclesham?
Wrecclesham is a settlement in Waverley with a population of approximately 7,312.

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