Cranleigh
Waverley 013 · 7 sub-areas · 13,164 residents
Waverley 013 is a residential pocket of the Waverley district in Surrey, home to around 13,200 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,330 a month — slightly above the national median for a two-bed — in an area where owner-occupation is high and nearly four in ten residents work from home.
Cranleigh is a settled residential pocket of Waverley. The bigger gravitational centre is London, around 124 minutes away by direct train, but most days don't require leaving — local life is what people are here for. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Cranleigh?
3 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,431 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Cranleigh in Waverley
Living in Cranleigh
This corner of Waverley is decidedly settled and suburban in character. The overwhelming majority of residents own their homes — nearly three in four — and the area scores in the top 20% nationally on deprivation measures, meaning it's one of the more comfortable parts of England to live in. Green space is close: the nearest patch is around 520 metres away on average, and just over a quarter of residents have walkable access to it.
On the rent spectrum, Waverley 013 sits in the mid-range for the Surrey commuter belt. A one-bedroom runs around £1,040 a month, a two-bed around £1,330, and a three-bed around £1,600. Rents actually dipped slightly over the past year — down around 2.6% — which is unusual for the South East. The median property price sits at roughly £584,000, so most people here aren't renting by choice.
The population skews older than the UK average. More than a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and nearly one in five is between 50 and 64. Families with children make up about one in five households, while single-person households account for just under 29%. The area is not especially ethnically diverse — around 89% of residents were born in the UK — and the ethnic diversity index is low at 9.8.
The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 8.7 km away in a straight line, so virtually everyone drives. Nearly half of residents commute by car, and close to 40% work from home entirely, which is well above the national norm. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on specific pockets within Waverley 013.
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Frequently asked
- Is Waverley 013 a nice place to live?
- It scores well on most quality-of-life markers — low crime, low deprivation (top 20% nationally), good broadband, and green space within walking distance. The trade-off is limited public transport and a high cost of living relative to earnings. It suits people who work from home or can drive to a rail station, and who value a quiet, settled, suburban environment.
- What is the rent in Waverley 013?
- A one-bedroom runs around £1,040 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,330, and a three-bedroom around £1,600. These are estimates scaled from council-level ONS data using local sale prices. Rents fell slightly over the past year, down around 2.6%, which is relatively unusual for Surrey.
- Is Waverley 013 safe?
- Yes, by national standards. The recorded crime rate is around 51 incidents per 1,000 residents per year — well below the UK average of roughly 80. The area sits in the top 20% nationally for low deprivation, which is generally associated with lower crime levels across the board.
- What's the commute from Waverley 013 to London?
- By public transport, around two hours each way — so this isn't a practical daily London commute for most people. Nearly 40% of residents work from home, which explains why the area functions despite this. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 8.7 km away, so you'll need a car to reach it.
- Who lives in Waverley 013?
- Predominantly older, owner-occupying households. More than a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and almost half are aged 50 or above. Families with children make up around one in five households. The area is not especially diverse — around 89% of residents were born in the UK — and the private rental sector is small.
- What schools are near Waverley 013?
- There are 32 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 46% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — significantly below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just under 10 km away. Use Ofsted's search tool to check ratings for specific schools once you've narrowed down streets.
- Is Waverley 013 good for working from home?
- It's well set up for it. Around 39% of residents already work from home — well above the national norm — and gigabit broadband is available to nearly 99% of premises. The relative quiet, green surroundings, and spacious housing stock make it a practical choice for remote workers who don't need daily access to a city.