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Living in Cliddesden: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Cliddesden is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 82/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the RG25 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: RG25 postcode district.

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Cliddesden scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
148.4 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 19 crimes
↑ 102% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 185% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hoopersmead 9 crimes
  2. 2 Hackwood Lane 4 crimes
  3. 3 South Hill 4 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 7.8 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 12 µg/m³
72
Green Space 46
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
4
4 schools in area · 30 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • Cliddesden Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Manor Field Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Manor Field Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Chalk Ridge Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
3
A&E departmentsBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital2.7 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital15.4 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital15.6 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryCamrose, Gillies and Hackwood Partnership0.8 mi
GP capacity2,101 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)69%
available across Basingstoke and Deane
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate59%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59%Unemployed2.2%Retired26.9%Student2.9%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.6%Skilled & technical31.4%Routine & elementary14.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.8%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership74.9%
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
9
Basingstoke 2.1 mi
Bramley 6.5 mi
Hook 6.6 mi
J6 M3 1.6 mi
J6 M3 2.2 mi
J7 M3 2.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Cliddesden 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

Basingstoke 62 1.8 mi away ⇄
Old Basing 56 3.2 mi away ⇄
Dummer 27 3.4 mi away ⇄
Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) 50 3.4 mi away ⇄
Sherborne St John 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Upton Grey 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
North Waltham 27 4.6 mi away ⇄
Lasham 46 4.6 mi away ⇄
Up Nately 47 4.7 mi away ⇄
Monk Sherborne 50 4.8 mi away ⇄
Preston Candover 36 4.8 mi away ⇄
Nately Scures 0 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cliddesden a nice place to live?

Cliddesden has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cliddesden is 36/100, 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 Cliddesden?

Cliddesden is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 42 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cliddesden?

Among the top-rated schools in Cliddesden are Cliddesden Primary School, Manor Field Infant School and Manor Field Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Cliddesden in total.

Cliddesden in context

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Postcode districts in Cliddesden

RG25 37 ⇄

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