Town Pop. 164

Living in Burghclere Common: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Burghclere Common is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Burghclere Common most outperforms the national norm: 84/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 13 scored places sharing the RG20 postcode district, Burghclere Common ranks 8th. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RG20 postcode district.

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Burghclere Common scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
317.1 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 17 crimes
↑ 211% above national average
Burglary 15 crimes
↑ 2514% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 392% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 182% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 9 crimes
  2. 2 Limes Avenue 7 crimes
  3. 3 Well Street 5 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.111 · PM2.5 5.862 · PM10 9.157 µg/m³
77
Green Space 73
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 12 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • The Clere SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital10.5 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital16.8 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital20.4 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryFalkland Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity1,855 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)69%
available across Basingstoke and Deane
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
30.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
30.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
65%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate60.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.9%Unemployed2.2%Retired26.2%Student3%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.2%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary15.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.4%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership72.7%
Among the least-deprived 30% 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
25
Newbury 2.5 mi
Newbury Racecourse 2.7 mi
Thatcham 4.2 mi
J13 M4 6.4 mi
J13 M4 6.5 mi
J14 M4 9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Burghclere Common 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

Horris Hill 47 0.5 mi away ⇄
Burghclere 39 1.0 mi away ⇄
Greenham 48 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Green 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Woolton Hill and Highclere 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Newbury 55 2.6 mi away ⇄
Headley (Basingstoke and Deane) 39 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ball Hill 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Thatcham 56 4.1 mi away ⇄
Kingsclere 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Ashmore Green 39 4.7 mi away ⇄
Ashford Hill 43 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Burghclere Common a nice place to live?

Burghclere Common has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Burghclere Common is 40/100, 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 Burghclere Common?

Burghclere Common is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 52 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Burghclere Common in context

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Postcode districts in Burghclere Common

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