Fairfield Close Great Bookham, Mole Valley
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (KT23), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25900395.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Mole Valley costs £2,520 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bookham, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 250 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 71 to 75 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Fairfield Medical Centre, about 370 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 220 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 42% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 133 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1930-1949 (1); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in Mole Valley in 2026-27: Band D £2,520 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,680 | £1,960 | £2,240 | £2,520 | £3,080 | £3,640 | £4,200 | £5,040 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (36% of about 670 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Fairfield House, 24, High Street, Bookham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT23 4AG: up to 7 homes, permissioned (160 m)
- Grove Corner, Lower Shott/Guildford Road, Bookham KT23 4LP: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (190 m)
- 242, Lower Road, Bookham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT23 4DE: up to 7 homes, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 4 January 2027 to 26 February 2027: SOUTHERN GAS NETWORKS PLC, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway (major (paa) works)
- 29 March 2027 to 14 May 2027: SOUTHERN GAS NETWORKS PLC, Utility repair and maintenance works, multi-way signals, on the footway, carriageway (major works, permit applied for)
Finished in the last three months
- 16 September 2026 to 24 September 2026: SOUTHERN GAS NETWORKS PLC, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - emergency works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 71 m and 75 m above sea level (73 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KT23 4QY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| KT23 4RA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bookham 212,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Leatherhead 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Effingham Junction 243,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rayleigh House Great Bookham | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Boxhill - Burford Bridge Hotel Box Hill | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Weybridge Ferry Landing | 13 km (8.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Sure Parking | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 22 Mill Close | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 19.4 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fairfield Medical Centre | 370 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 160 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Englands House Dental Practice | 130 m |
| Hospital | Leatherhead Community Hospital | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | The Police Federation of England and Wales | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Patrick Gardner, Bookham Cashzone | 100 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,150 m² | 250 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 310 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chrystie Recreation Ground 3.2 ha | 110 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.5 ha | 360 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Nicholas, a listed building (Grade I), 250 m north-west. 33 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Nicholas | Listed building, Grade I | 250 m north-west |
| Polesden Lacey | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Norbury Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Hazels | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Bookham Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Denshire Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Oaken Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Herons Reach | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Icehouse Combe | Valley | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 8 |
4 of the street's 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Mole Valley: see them on the Mole Valley page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bookham School | Primary | 2–11 | 300 m | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Eastwick Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Eastwick Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Polesden Lacey Infant Academy | Primary | 0–7 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oakfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Howard of Effingham School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fetcham Village Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Bookham Express KT23 4AD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 90 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Rawling @ Kensett 2 Ltd KT23 4AD | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Laytons Greengrocers KT23 4AD | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Harts KT23 4AD | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Supernatural Healing KT23 4AA | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2026 |
| The Bakery KT23 4AA | Retailers - other | 130 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Ada's Deli KT23 4AA | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Carlo Italian restaurant KT23 4AA | Mobile caterer | 130 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Woodlands Wines KT23 4AG | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Royal Oak KT23 4AG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2023 |
| Boots KT23 4AA | Retailers - other | 180 m | Exempt | |
| Bottle and Basket KT23 4LP | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2026 |
| C L Pearce and Sons KT23 4AG | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Bookham Bowling Club KT23 4PA | Other catering premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2021 |
| Co-op KT23 4AG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 |
| Shoplifting | 20 |
| Public order | 19 |
| Burglary | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lower Road (33); On or near High Street (21); On or near Springvale Close (17); On or near Chrystie Lane (14); On or near Parking Area (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 63 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 47% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 42% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 48% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 40% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 49% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: SOUTHERN GAS NETWORKS PLC: Utility repair and maintenance works, 29 March 2027 to 14 May 2027 (multi-way signals) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
East Street · High Street · The Paddocks · Springvale Close · Pine Dean · Bookham Grove · Guildford Road · Candy Croft · Chilmans Drive · Beeches Drive · Townshott Close · Chrystie Lane
All the streets in KT23 and across Mole Valley.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.