Town Pop. 362

Living in Charter Alley and Ramsdell: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Charter Alley and Ramsdell is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Charter Alley and Ramsdell most outperforms the national norm: 87/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 26/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the RG26 postcode district, Charter Alley and Ramsdell ranks 7th. It scores 7 points below the RG26 postcode district as a whole, which averages 50/100. On economic health specifically, Charter Alley and Ramsdell sits 13 points above the RG26 district figure of 74/100. For the surrounding area, see RG26 postcode district.

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Charter Alley and Ramsdell scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
146.4 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 16 crimes
↑ 33% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 256% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 240% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 451% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Severals 6 crimes
  2. 2 Dancers Meadow 5 crimes
  3. 3 Monk Sherborne Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.334 · PM2.5 6.023 · PM10 10.39 µg/m³
76
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • The Priory 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
10
A&E departmentsBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital2.6 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital12 mi
Frimley Park Hospital17.2 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryTadley Medical Partnership3 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
26
Full fibre (FTTP)69%
available across Basingstoke and Deane
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
50.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
50.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed1.5%Retired31.6%Student2.9%Other inactive6.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.2%Skilled & technical31.6%Routine & elementary15.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.7%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership78%
Among the least-deprived 15% 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
27
Bramley 4.1 mi
Basingstoke 4.1 mi
Midgham 5.8 mi
J6 M3 5.3 mi
J6 M3 5.5 mi
J7 M3 6.4 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Charter Alley and Ramsdell 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

Monk Sherborne 50 1.1 mi away ⇄
Pamber Green 45 1.7 mi away ⇄
Sherborne St John 47 2.2 mi away ⇄
Little London (Basingstoke and Deane) 50 2.2 mi away ⇄
Baughurst 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Tadley 51 3.0 mi away ⇄
Silchester 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hannington 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ashford Hill 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Brimpton Common 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Basingstoke 62 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bramley 48 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Charter Alley and Ramsdell a nice place to live?

Charter Alley and Ramsdell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Charter Alley and Ramsdell is 43/100, 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 Charter Alley and Ramsdell?

Charter Alley and Ramsdell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 53 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Charter Alley and Ramsdell?

Among the top-rated schools in Charter Alley and Ramsdell is The Priory Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Charter Alley and Ramsdell in total.

Charter Alley and Ramsdell in context

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Postcode districts in Charter Alley and Ramsdell

RG26 50 ⇄

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