Town Pop. 30,955

Living in Fleet: Liveability Score 64/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Fleet scores 64/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Fleet most outperforms the national norm: 61/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Fleet places 2nd of 18 in the GU10 postcode district.

It scores 13 points above the GU10 postcode district as a whole, which averages 51/100. On lifestyle specifically, Fleet sits 13 points above the GU10 district figure of 48/100. That sits 14 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GU10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
53.2 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 721 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 207 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
Shoplifting 147 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Public order 134 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 106 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
other 333 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 140 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 129 crimes
  3. 3 Nightclub 81 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 7.3 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 10 µg/m³
73
Green Space 87
Parks Ample 28
Sports Pitches Ample 17
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 11
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 59

Services

Schools
50
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 12 in area · 14 within 4km
1Outstanding9Good2Ungraded
  • Elvetham Heath Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • All Saints Church of England Aided Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Calthorpe Park SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Church Crookham Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Court Moor SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Crookham Church of England Aided Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Fleet Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Tavistock Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Tweseldown Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Velmead Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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
35
A&E departmentsFrimley Park Hospital3.5 mi
Royal Surrey County Hospital8.8 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital10.4 mi
Hospital waitsFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
2 GP surgeries in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,806 patients per GP
7dentists7pharmacies

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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across Hart
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 958 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate60.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.9%Unemployed2.6%Retired26.3%Student3.3%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.6%Skilled & technical30.3%Routine & elementary16.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.1%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership78.8%
Among the least-deprived 7% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
46
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 D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
54
Fleet 1.2 mi
Winchfield 3 mi
Aldershot 4 mi
J4A M3 2.5 mi
J4A M3 2.8 mi
J4 M3 4.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
61
Pubs & Bars Ample 12
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 35
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 22
Retail Shopping Ample 163
Takeaways Ample 19
Fitness Ample 60

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £455,000 297
Detached £672,500 105
Semi-detached £485,000 67
Terraced £361,000 40
Flat / Maisonette £220,000 85
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£209k £386k £568k £744k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Crookham Village 49 1.1 mi away ⇄
Elvetham Heath 54 1.5 mi away ⇄
Dogmersfield 41 1.6 mi away ⇄
Ewshot 49 2.5 mi away ⇄
Crondall 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Minley 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Farnborough 65 3.4 mi away ⇄
Weybourne (Waverley) 65 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hartley Wintney 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Phoenix Green 34 3.6 mi away ⇄
Aldershot 64 4.0 mi away ⇄
Yateley 55 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Fleet a nice place to live?

Fleet is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Fleet is 64/100, 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 Fleet?

Fleet is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 1,648 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Fleet?

Among the top-rated schools in Fleet are Elvetham Heath Primary School, All Saints Church of England Aided Junior School and Calthorpe Park School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 12 rated schools in Fleet in total.

What are house prices like in Fleet?

The current median house price in Fleet is £455,000, around 60% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £672,500, semi-detached £485,000, terraced £361,000, flat £220,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%. There were 297 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Fleet in context

See where Fleet ranks among the best places to live in Hampshire

Postcode districts in Fleet

GU10 51 ⇄
GU51 58 ⇄
GU52 64 ⇄

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