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Living in Bramley: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bramley comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 78/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 9 places in the RG26 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Bramley sits 34 points above the RG26 district figure of 44/100. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: schools (13), lifestyle (16) and healthcare (22). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RG26 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
41.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 63 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Public order 13 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 76% below national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Garside Close 13 crimes
  2. 2 Beckett Gardens 12 crimes
  3. 3 Osler Close 12 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 6.4 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
74
Green Space 12
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Bramley Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
22
A&E departmentsBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital3.3 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital9.1 mi
Frimley Park Hospital13 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,407 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
78
Full fibre (FTTP)69%
available across Basingstoke and Deane
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 108 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate65.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed65.4%Unemployed2.6%Retired19.6%Student3.3%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.5%Skilled & technical31.4%Routine & elementary18.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.3%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership68.4%
Among the least-deprived 36% 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 C
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
35
Bramley 0.2 mi
Mortimer 3.3 mi
Basingstoke 4.2 mi
J6 M3 4.7 mi
J6 M3 5 mi
J5 M3 5.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £460,000 29
Detached £576,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£303k £395k £489k £581k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Sherfield on Loddon 43 1.8 mi away ⇄
Little London (Basingstoke and Deane) 50 2.1 mi away ⇄
Silchester 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Pamber Green 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Sherborne St John 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Turgis Green 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Stratfield Mortimer 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Monk Sherborne 50 3.4 mi away ⇄
Mortimer 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Old Warren 44 3.9 mi away ⇄
Charter Alley and Ramsdell 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Rotherwick 45 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bramley a nice place to live?

Bramley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bramley is 48/100, 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 Bramley?

Bramley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 128 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bramley?

Among the top-rated schools in Bramley is Bramley Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bramley in total.

What are house prices like in Bramley?

The current median house price in Bramley is £460,000, around 61% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £576,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 18%. There were 29 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Bramley in context

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Postcode districts in Bramley

RG26 50 ⇄

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