About The Sands

The Sands is a small village located in Surrey, England, within the GU10 postcode area. It is situated near the River Wey and offers a peaceful environment for residents and visitors alike. The village features a mix of residential homes and local amenities, including a few shops and a primary school. The surrounding countryside provides opportunities for walking and enjoying the natural landscape. In addition to its local facilities, The Sands is conveniently located for access to larger towns such as Godalming and Guildford, which offer a wider range of services and attractions. The village is well-connected by road, making it easy to explore the nearby areas. Overall, The Sands presents a pleasant community atmosphere with a balance of rural charm and accessibility to urban conveniences.

School Ratings in The Sands

Families in The Sands have access to 66 local schools. More House School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 6 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in The Sands

Homes sell for an average of £872K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £1.1M.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in The Sands

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across The Sands, with 10 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in The Sands

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places The Sands among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in The Sands

The Sands benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,663 sales

Average Price £872K
£200 — £33M
Detached £1.1M 1,766
Semi £532K 850
Terraced £408K 496
Flat £313K 243

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

37 Primary
6 Secondary
23 Other
Barfield Prep School 1.3 miles Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School Primary 1.3 miles St Paul's C/E Infant School & Sure Start Children's Centre 1.7 miles St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery Primary Good 1.7 miles Badshot Lea Village Infant School Primary 1.8 miles Sunflowers Children's Centre 1.9 miles Park Primary School Primary Good 1.9 miles Ash Manor School Secondary Good 2 miles St Michael's Church of England Controlled Infant School Primary 2.1 miles All Saints CofE Aided Infant School Primary Good 2.2 miles South Farnham School Primary Outstanding 2.2 miles The Abbey School Outstanding 2.2 miles

Deprivation and Employment in The Sands IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, The Sands experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
9/10
Education
8/10
Health
9/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
7/10
10,703 Children (0-15) 20%
31,124 Working Age 59%
14,276 Older (60+) 27%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 15.2% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 8.6% 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 The Sands 78 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in The Sands are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

31 Violence & Sexual Offences
10 Anti-Social Behaviour
9 Public Order
8 Other Theft
6 Burglary
6 Criminal Damage & Arson
4 Vehicle Crime
3 Shoplifting
1 Drugs
Local Policing
Surrey Eashing, Hurtmore, Shackleford, Puttenham, Seale & Sands, Ash South & Tongham
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

Farnham Train Station 2.6 miles
Aldershot Train Station 2.7 miles
Ash Train Station 2.8 miles
Wanborough Train Station 3.7 miles
Ash Vale Train Station 4.3 miles
North Camp Train Station 4.5 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Sandy Cross 0.6 miles Runfold 0.9 miles Seale 0.9 miles Moor Park 1.2 miles Charleshill 1.4 miles Badshot Lea 1.8 miles Compton 1.9 miles Tongham 1.9 miles Tilford 2 miles Ash Green 2.2 miles Elstead 2.2 miles Tilford Reeds 2.2 miles

Local Government

District Guildford
County Surrey
Ward Ash South and Tongham
Constituency Surrey Heath
Parish Tongham
Region South East

Streets in GU10 30 shown View all streets

29b 2 30a 1 30b 1 Abbotts Cottages 1 Acacia Gardens 1 Alden Copse 1 Alder Wood Courtyard 1 Alton Road 7 Annandale Drive 1 Applelands Close 1 Aquarius Close 1 Arkell Lane 1 Ashley Close 1 Babs Fields 1 Back Lane 1 Bacon Lane 2 Badger Court 1 Badger Way 1 Baker Oats Drive 1 Barford Lane 2 Bat and Ball Lane 3 Batts Corner 3 Beacon Close 1 Beacon Hill Road 2 Beale's Lane 1 Bealeswood Lane 1 Bearwood Cottages 1 Beech Avenue 3 Bell Lane 1 Binsted Road 1

Postcodes in GU10 50 shown View all postcodes

GU10 1AA GU10 1AB GU10 1AD GU10 1AE GU10 1AF GU10 1AG GU10 1AH GU10 1AJ GU10 1AL GU10 1AP GU10 1AQ GU10 1AR GU10 1AS GU10 1AT GU10 1AU GU10 1AW GU10 1AX GU10 1AY GU10 1AZ GU10 1BA GU10 1BB GU10 1BD GU10 1BE GU10 1BG GU10 1BH GU10 1BJ GU10 1BL GU10 1BN GU10 1BP GU10 1BQ GU10 1BS GU10 1BT GU10 1BU GU10 1BW GU10 1BX GU10 1BY GU10 1BZ GU10 1DA GU10 1DB GU10 1DD GU10 1DE GU10 1DF GU10 1DG GU10 1DH GU10 1DJ GU10 1DN GU10 1DP GU10 1DQ GU10 1DR GU10 1DS