Best places to live in Surrey: Why people want to call Haslemere home
The market town of Haslemere is a jewel in Surrey’s crown, offering a vibrant community atmosphere within a safe neighbourhood and attracting house hunters seeking a quieter lifestyle outside of the capital and Surrey’s larger towns and cities.
It’s no surprise that Haslemere has recently been named one of the best places to live in Surrey by lifestyle site, Muddy Stilettos. Praised for its picturesque setting, independent high street, excellent schools, and strong sense of community, the guide highlights Haslemere’s “country-meets-town” charm, with everything from artisan delis and cafés to direct rail links into London Waterloo, making it ideal for families, commuters and those seeking the best of both worlds.
This stunning market town is home to our Coppice Meadow development, which was awarded the Best New Homes Development 20+ Properties accolade at the 2024 Surrey Property Awards.
We’ve compiled our top five reasons why it should be the next place you call home.
Safe and lively community
Haslemere has a strong community spirit, with various events, markets, and activities throughout the year, such as the annual historic Charter Fair. Venues like the Haslemere Hall provide cultural and entertainment options, from theatre performances to film screenings.
Family-friendly amenities, including local parks, swimming pools, and sports clubs, ensure there’s something for every member of the family to enjoy.
Haslemere is also known for its low crime rates and tranquil setting, making it an ideal location for families to settle.
Natural surroundings
Haslemere is perfectly nestled in between the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and the South Downs National Park, providing easy access to scenic countryside, perfect for outdoor activities like hiking, cycling, and picnics.
Attractions like Black Down, the highest point in the South Downs National Park, Hindhead Commons and the Devil’s Punch Bowl offer spectacular views and endless adventures within the Surrey countryside.
In addition, a new 2.3km foot and cycle path is being created at Coppice Meadow, opening up previously inaccessible woodland, offering Haslemere residents a direct link to the South Downs.
Enviable education
For a small town, Haslemere boasts a variety of excellent comprehensive and independent schooling opportunities.
Schools like St Bartholomew's C of E Primary, Camelsdale Primary, and Woolmer Hill School have strong reputations and are all rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. Independent schools such as The Royal School and St. Ives Preparatory School offer additional options for those seeking private education.
Commuters’ paradise
The town has excellent transport connections, including a mainline train station with direct services to London Waterloo in less than an hour, Portsmouth in around 45 minutes and Guildford and Epsom easily accessible too.
Haslemere’s proximity to the A3 makes car travel convenient, whether heading to the capital, Surrey’s suburbs, the south coast, or Gatwick Airport. Nearby towns and attractions, such as Guildford, Farnham, and Petworth, offer additional opportunities for family days out.
Convenience is key
The lively market town of Haslemere is full of character, with all the convenience required to not have to stray too far.
At the farmers market, held on the first Saturday of each month, you’ll find a selection of locally produced food all grown, reared, caught, brewed, pickled, baked or smoked by local Surrey producers, further adding to the lovely community feel of the town.
The town boasts a wide variety of boutique stores, as well as high street favourites such as Space NK, and cosy places to relax, eat and drink – with the Coppa Club a firm favourite of Haslemere locals.
There are also all the simple amenities you need, with a variety of supermarkets, a GP surgery and sports facilities all just a stone’s throw from Coppice Meadow.
Do you want to call Haslemere ‘home’?
Coppice Meadow is a high-quality and sustainable development of just 35 beautiful homes, with three and four-bedroom homes available to buy now.
To experience the lifestyle on offer for yourself, book a viewing of our showhomes by contacting our sales team on 07301 245 149 or explore our collection of homes here.
Click here to read more about why Muddy Stilettos ranked Haslemere amongst the best in Surrey.