A guide to living in Surrey
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Best places to live in Surrey
How is ranking calculated?HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and the amount of verified reviews over the past 12 months.
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The Mint, GU1
By Grainger
4.76
(10 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 27 in Surrey
The Marches, GU21
By Native Communities
Award winner 2024
4.72
(87 reviews)
Ranked 2nd out of 27 in Surrey
Fizzy Epsom, KT19
By Greystar, Fizzy Living
Award winner 2024
4.65
(155 reviews)
Ranked 3rd out of 27 in Surrey
Kooky Redhill, RH1
By Kooky
Award winner 2024
4.39
(29 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 27 in Surrey
Old Portsmouth Road, GU3
By Southern Housing
4.72
(6 reviews)
Ranked 5th out of 27 in Surrey
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600 total reviews
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Reviews marked with a green tick show tenants whose residency we have been able to verify. Those that could not be verified are marked 'unverified'.
Zo J (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Guildford Plaza, GU2
Nov 2025
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
A Well-Located Development with Good Facilities
Zo J (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Guildford Plaza, GU2
Nov 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The area has a good mix of local shops, cafes and takeaways, and there are some nicer restaurants within walking distance. Open spaces and parks are easy to reach, which is great for quick walks or getting some fresh air. Transport links are convenient, with reliable buses and easy access to main roads, though traffic can get a bit heavy during peak hours. The street itself is fairly quiet most of the time, parking is usually manageable, and bin collections are consistent.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The building management has generally been responsive. Whenever I’ve raised an issue, they’ve acknowledged it quickly and arranged for someone to take a look, though occasional follow-ups are needed to make sure things get completed on time.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I wish I had known that parking can be a bit limited during busy hours and that some of the communal facilities occasionally require maintenance. It’s nothing major, but it would have helped to be aware of it beforehand so I could plan around it.
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
J M (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Marches, GU21
Nov 2025
Central Woking living
J M (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Marches, GU21
Nov 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Central Woking is a perfect place to live, 2 minutes from the train station, fast trains to London, excellent shops and restaurants.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
They are superb, all the staff are brilliant at their jobs and Pedro has been incredibly helpful with quick repairs and attention to detail.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Get a bike as the bike sheds are brilliant and I rarely use my car now.
Maisy S (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Oakgate, KT22
Nov 2025
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
I think the design of the building is great as it gives a really lovely community feel
Maisy S (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Oakgate, KT22
Nov 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
There are lots of nice pubs and restaurants locally. Great location to the train station only a 5 minutes walk. Very quiet area to live with ample parking both at the development with private parking and parking along the street which is less that a minuets walk to the front entrance.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
I have not have any issues with my property as of yet however I did require the maintenance team to put a television on the wall for me which they did. They was excellent!
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The only think I wish I had known is that you are not allowed a back up fob to the entrance, meaning if I loose or forget my key I have to get assistance from reception, however they have been fantastic both times.
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Nazar L (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Oakgate, KT22
Nov 2025
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Generally good experience
Nazar L (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Oakgate, KT22
Nov 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Living in the local area has been a good experience overall. There’s a nice range of shops, cafés and restaurants nearby, and most everyday essentials are within walking distance. Open spaces and parks are also easy to access, which makes the neighbourhood feel pleasant. Transport links are convenient, with quick access to buses and the train station, although services can get busy during peak hours. My street is generally quiet, with low traffic noise, and bin collections are regular. Parking can be limited at certain times, but overall the area feels safe and comfortable to live in.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
When I moved in, the ventilation fan in the bathroom wasn’t working. I reported it right away, and we are still in the process of getting it resolved. Management has responded, but the issue is taking longer to fix than expected
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I wish I had known that the apartment doesn’t come with a dishwasher or a microwave. It’s not a major issue, but it would have been helpful to know in advance, as these are appliances many people expect in a modern development.
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Sean (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Oakgate, KT22
Nov 2025
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
The property is very nice really well kept
Sean (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The Oakgate, KT22
Nov 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The area is very nice good access to public transport near station got loads of shops in town very ideal
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
I have not had any complaints or needed any repairs but I did need help finding my mail and they made it really clear on the process
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Wasn’t aware that I needed to register my friends vehicle for him to drop me some stuff off and he received a fine
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
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South East England
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Hampshire
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Reading
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