Town Pop. 5,224

Living in Elvetham Heath: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Elvetham Heath comes out at 54/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 52/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 35/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 3 scored places sharing the GU51 postcode district, Elvetham Heath ranks 2nd. Also scoring 80 or better: economic health (83). On the national picture that lands Elvetham Heath in the top quarter of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GU51 postcode district.

54
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Elvetham Heath scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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GU51 1AA GU51 2AA GU51 3AA GU51 4AB GU51 5AA GU51 9AE GU51 RG27

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
81.4 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 185 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 55 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Shoplifting 36 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Vehicle crime 32 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Other theft 30 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 87 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 49 crimes
  2. 2 Motorway Service Area 29 crimes
  3. 3 Warren Close 22 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 8.7 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
71
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
37
1 school in area · 13 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Elvetham Heath Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding

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

Healthcare
29
A&E departmentsFrimley Park Hospital4.4 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital10.4 mi
Royal Surrey County Hospital10.7 mi
Hospital waitsFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
Nearest GP surgeryFleet Medical Centre0.4 mi
GP capacity1,959 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
35
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across Hart
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 137 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate70.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed70.8%Unemployed2.5%Retired14.9%Student4%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial57.4%Skilled & technical28.3%Routine & elementary14.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.9%Apprenticeship3.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership65.8%
Among the least-deprived 15% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Hart · 2026-27
A £1,600
B £1,867
C £2,133
D £2,400
E £2,933
F £3,467
G £4,000
H £4,800
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 Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
51
Fleet 1.1 mi
Winchfield 2.3 mi
Sandhurst 4.3 mi
J4A M3 2.4 mi
J4A M3 2.8 mi
J4 M3 4.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £450,000 40
Detached £680,000 14
Semi-detached £442,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£235k £414k £599k £779k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Fleet 64 1.5 mi away ⇄
Crookham Village 49 1.8 mi away ⇄
Dogmersfield 41 1.8 mi away ⇄
Hartley Wintney 37 2.3 mi away ⇄
Minley 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Phoenix Green 34 2.5 mi away ⇄
Yateley 55 3.1 mi away ⇄
Eversley Cross 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Eversley Centre 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Farnborough 65 3.9 mi away ⇄
Ewshot 49 3.9 mi away ⇄
Blackwater (Hart) 65 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Elvetham Heath a nice place to live?

Elvetham Heath is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Elvetham Heath is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Elvetham Heath?

Elvetham Heath is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 425 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Elvetham Heath?

Among the top-rated schools in Elvetham Heath is Elvetham Heath Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Elvetham Heath in total.

What are house prices like in Elvetham Heath?

The current median house price in Elvetham Heath is £450,000, around 58% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £680,000, semi-detached £442,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 19%. There were 40 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Elvetham Heath in context

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Postcode districts in Elvetham Heath

GU51 58 ⇄
RG27 48 ⇄

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