Town Pop. 376

Living in Baughurst: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Baughurst scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Baughurst most outperforms the national norm: 86/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 35/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Baughurst places 8th of 9 in the RG26 postcode district. The RG26 district averages 50/100, putting Baughurst 11 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 12 points above the RG26 district's 74/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: RG26 postcode district.

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Baughurst scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
76
199.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 27 crimes
↑ 372% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 20 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 889% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 96% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Stokes Lane 30 crimes
  2. 2 Church Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Baughurst Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 5.463 · PM2.5 6.065 · PM10 9.679 µg/m³
76
Green Space 37
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
13
2 schools in area · 8 within 4km
2Good
  • Burnham Copse Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • The Hurst SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital4.8 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital11.1 mi
Frimley Park Hospital18.2 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryTadley Medical Partnership1.3 mi
GP capacity1,203 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
35
Full fibre (FTTP)69%
available across Basingstoke and Deane
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
67.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
67.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed1.5%Retired27.7%Student2.9%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.5%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary14.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.7%Apprenticeship3.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership81.9%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Basingstoke and Deane · 2026-27
A £1,503
B £1,754
C £2,004
D £2,255
E £2,756
F £3,257
G £3,758
H £4,510
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
20
Midgham 3.1 mi
Aldermaston 3.8 mi
Thatcham 4.3 mi
J12 M4 7.6 mi
J12 M4 7.7 mi
J6 M3 7.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Baughurst 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

Brimpton Common 41 1.0 mi away ⇄
Tadley 51 1.3 mi away ⇄
Ashford Hill 43 1.4 mi away ⇄
Brimpton 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
Aldermaston 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Pamber Green 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Old Warren 44 2.6 mi away ⇄
Charter Alley and Ramsdell 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Silchester 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Little London (Basingstoke and Deane) 50 3.1 mi away ⇄
Woolhampton 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
Kingsclere 40 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Baughurst a nice place to live?

Baughurst has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Baughurst is 39/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Baughurst?

Baughurst is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 76/100. There were 75 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Baughurst?

Among the top-rated schools in Baughurst are Burnham Copse Primary School and The Hurst School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Baughurst in total.

Baughurst in context

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Postcode districts in Baughurst

RG26 50 ⇄

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