Town Pop. 792

Living in Bentley (East Hampshire): Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bentley (East Hampshire) scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 14th highest-scoring of the 18 places in the GU10 postcode district.

It scores 12 points below the GU10 postcode district as a whole, which averages 51/100. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90). For the surrounding area, see GU10 postcode district.

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Bentley (East Hampshire) scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
107.3 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 52 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Doctors Field 15 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 11 crimes
  3. 3 Trimming Close 9 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 5.642 · PM2.5 6.243 · PM10 10.673 µg/m³
75
Green Space 48
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Bentley Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsFrimley Park Hospital10.3 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital11.5 mi
Royal Surrey County Hospital11.8 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgeryHolly Tree Surgery3.1 mi
GP capacity4,711 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)60.6%
available across East Hampshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate57.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.5%Unemployed2%Retired27.8%Student4.3%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.9%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary14.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)47%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership68.7%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax East Hampshire · 2026-27
A £1,563
B £1,823
C £2,084
D £2,344
E £2,865
F £3,386
G £3,907
H £4,688
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 Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
23
Bentley 0.8 mi
Farnham 4 mi
Alton 4.7 mi
J5 M3 6.5 mi
J5 M3 6.6 mi
J4A M3 8.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £730,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All
£553k £653k £756k £856k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Blacknest 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Upper Froyle 38 2.0 mi away ⇄
Wrecclesham 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
Long Sutton (Hart) 32 3.0 mi away ⇄
Crondall 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Dockenfield 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Holybourne 58 3.7 mi away ⇄
Frensham 45 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ewshot 49 3.8 mi away ⇄
Kingsley (East Hampshire) 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Farnham 58 3.9 mi away ⇄
East Worldham 42 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bentley (East Hampshire) a nice place to live?

Bentley (East Hampshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bentley (East Hampshire) 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 Bentley (East Hampshire)?

Bentley (East Hampshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 85 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bentley (East Hampshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Bentley (East Hampshire) is Bentley Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bentley (East Hampshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Bentley (East Hampshire)?

The current median house price in Bentley (East Hampshire) is £730,000, around 156% above the England and Wales average.

Bentley (East Hampshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Bentley (East Hampshire)

GU10 51 ⇄

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