About Mugswell

Mugswell is a small village located in Surrey, England, within the CR5 postcode area. It is situated near the larger town of Caterham and is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Surrey Hills. The village primarily consists of residential homes and offers a peaceful atmosphere for its residents. The local community is close-knit, and you will find a few essential amenities such as a local pub and a primary school. Mugswell is well-connected by road, making it easy to access nearby towns and attractions. The surrounding countryside provides opportunities for walking and enjoying the outdoors, appealing to those who appreciate nature. Overall, Mugswell presents a quiet lifestyle in a rural setting.

School Ratings in Mugswell

Mugswell is served by 106 schools. Byron Children's Centre and Chipstead Valley Primary School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 4 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Mugswell

Property prices average £545K across the area, and semi-detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £535K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Mugswell

Local crime rates sit broadly in line with national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Mugswell, with 39 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Mugswell

Mugswell falls within the least deprived areas nationally, based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Mugswell

Most properties in Mugswell can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,647 sales

Average Price £545K
£100 — £5.86M
Detached £762K 1,361
Semi £535K 1,507
Terraced £434K 723
Flat £326K 921

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

48 Primary
9 Secondary
49 Other
Royal Alexandra and Albert School All-through Good 1.2 miles Kingswood Primary School Primary 1.2 miles Merstham Primary School Primary Good 1.8 miles St Bede's School Secondary Outstanding 1.8 miles East Surrey College 16 plus Good 1.9 miles Merrywood House Independent Special School Outstanding 2 miles Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery Primary Outstanding 2 miles The Surrey Teaching Centre Outstanding 2 miles The Children's Trust School Outstanding 2 miles Tadworth Primary School Primary Good 2.1 miles Holmesdale Community Infant School Primary Good 2.2 miles Brooklands School 2.2 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Mugswell IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation ranks Mugswell among the least deprived parts of England. Residents generally enjoy good access to employment and higher than average household incomes. Education and health outcomes in the area also compare favourably with the rest of the country.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
7/10
Employment
7/10
Education
8/10
Health
8/10
Housing
6/10
Living Environment
6/10
9,242 Children (0-15) 21%
27,462 Working Age 61%
10,660 Older (60+) 24%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 21.2% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 11.8% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Mugswell 209 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Mugswell experiences crime rates that are roughly comparable to the national picture. Violence & sexual offences is the most reported category, consistent with broader patterns across similar communities. Day-to-day life here reflects the usual mix of challenges found in any established town.

61 Violence & Sexual Offences
39 Anti-Social Behaviour
29 Vehicle Crime
18 Criminal Damage & Arson
17 Burglary
11 Other Theft
11 Public Order
8 Drugs
6 Shoplifting
4 Robbery
3 Theft from Person
1 Weapons
1 Other Crime
Local Policing
Surrey Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Merstham Train Station 1.8 miles
Tadworth Train Station 2.3 miles
Reigate Train Station 2.4 miles
Redhill Train Station 2.6 miles
Coulsdon South Train Station 3.1 miles
Woodmansterne Train Station 3.3 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Gatton 0.9 miles Lower Kingswood 1.4 miles Margery 1.4 miles Hooley 1.8 miles Kingswood 1.8 miles Merstham 2 miles Coles Meads 2 miles Chipstead 2 miles Mogador 2.2 miles South Merstham 2.2 miles Netherne on-the-Hill 2.2 miles Holmethorpe 2.2 miles

Local Government

District Croydon
County Surrey
Ward Coulsdon Town
Constituency Croydon South
Parish Croydon, unparished area
Region London

Streets in CR5 30 shown View all streets

Aldercroft 1 Alexander Road 1 Ambercroft Way 1 Appledown Rise 1 Ashbourne Close 1 Ashcroft Rise 1 Asmar Close 1 Austin Close 1 Barnfield Close 1 Barrie Close 1 Becket Road 1 Beckett Road 1 Beechwood Avenue 4 Bell Crescent 1 Benham Close 1 Bennett Close 1 Betjeman Close 1 Birchfield Close 2 Bishop's Close 1 Blakefield Gardens 1 Blue Leaves Avenue 1 Blueberry Gardens 1 Bourke Hill 1 Bouverie Road 1 Bowen Way 1 Bradmore Green 2 Bradmore Way 4 Bramley Avenue 4 Breakfield 1 Bridge Way 1

Postcodes in CR5 50 shown View all postcodes

CR5 1AA CR5 1AB CR5 1AD CR5 1AE CR5 1AF CR5 1AG CR5 1AH CR5 1AL CR5 1AN CR5 1AP CR5 1AR CR5 1AS CR5 1AT CR5 1AX CR5 1AY CR5 1BA CR5 1BB CR5 1BD CR5 1BE CR5 1BF CR5 1BG CR5 1BH CR5 1BJ CR5 1BL CR5 1BN CR5 1BP CR5 1BQ CR5 1BR CR5 1BS CR5 1BT CR5 1BU CR5 1BW CR5 1BX CR5 1BY CR5 1BZ CR5 1DA CR5 1DB CR5 1DD CR5 1DE CR5 1DF CR5 1DG CR5 1DH CR5 1DJ CR5 1DL CR5 1DN CR5 1DP CR5 1DQ CR5 1DR CR5 1DS CR5 1DT