Town Pop. 198

Living in Bashley: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bashley comes out at 53/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Among the 4 scored places sharing the BH25 postcode district, Bashley ranks 2nd.

On broadband specifically, Bashley sits 51 points above the BH25 district figure of 48/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90), economic health (84) and environment (80). Below 30/100: healthcare (17) and schools (18). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BH25 postcode district.

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Bashley scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
343.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 27 crimes
↑ 310% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 940% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 445% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 623% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 226% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tiptoe Road 9 crimes
  2. 2 Fernhill Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 8 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 5.324 · PM2.5 5.393 · PM10 8.359 µg/m³
78
Green Space 85
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • Tiptoe Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
17
A&E departmentsRoyal Bournemouth Hospital7.3 mi
Hythe Hospital12.1 mi
Poole General Hospital14.1 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.5%
Nearest GP surgeryCoastal Medical Partnership1.1 mi
GP capacity1,381 patients per GP
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Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
99
Full fibre (FTTP)71.8%
available across New Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate40.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed40.3%Unemployed2.1%Retired46.7%Student3.6%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.4%Skilled & technical38.3%Routine & elementary20.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.7%Apprenticeship8%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership91.1%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax New Forest · 2026-27
A £1,613
B £1,882
C £2,151
D £2,420
E £2,958
F £3,496
G £4,033
H £4,840
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
33
New Milton 1.2 mi
Sway 2.1 mi
Hinton Admiral 3 mi
J1 M27 10.3 mi
J1 M27 10.8 mi
J2 M27 12.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bashley in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Wootton (New Forest) 0 0.7 mi away ⇄
Tiptoe 53 1.0 mi away ⇄
Ashley (New Forest) 53 1.2 mi away ⇄
New Milton 52 1.3 mi away ⇄
Sway 51 2.2 mi away ⇄
Barton on Sea 54 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hordle 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
Thorney Hill 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Mount Pleasant 56 3.3 mi away ⇄
Everton (New Forest) 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bransgore 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Milford on Sea 47 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bashley a nice place to live?

Bashley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bashley is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bashley?

Bashley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 68 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bashley?

Among the top-rated schools in Bashley is Tiptoe Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bashley in total.

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Postcode districts in Bashley

BH25 52 ⇄

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