Town Pop. 6,121

Living in Four Marks: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Four Marks is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Four Marks most outperforms the national norm: 88/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 37/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Four Marks places 4th of 12 in the GU34 postcode district. Against the wider GU34 district average of 52/100, that is 6 points below. Its economic health score runs 11 points above the GU34 district's 77/100. For the surrounding area, see GU34 postcode district.

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Four Marks scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
69.6 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 174 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 54 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 37 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Burglary 37 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Other theft 33 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
other 91 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lapwing Way 32 crimes
  2. 2 Windmill Fields 15 crimes
  3. 3 Winchester Road 14 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
76
Green Space 35
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
11
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • Four Marks Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Medstead Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
38
A&E departmentsBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital11.4 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital11.8 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital17.1 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,405 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
37
Full fibre (FTTP)60.6%
available across East Hampshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 154 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate58.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.4%Unemployed1.9%Retired28.1%Student3.7%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.2%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary14.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.6%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership80%
Among the least-deprived 19% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax East Hampshire · 2026-27
A £1,563
B £1,823
C £2,084
D £2,344
E £2,865
F £3,386
G £3,907
H £4,688
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
19
Alton 4.5 mi
Liss 8.1 mi
Petersfield 8.5 mi
J7 M3 8.9 mi
J8 M3 9 mi
J7 M3 9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £505,000 43
Detached £642,500 28
Semi-detached £425,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£400k £501k £605k £707k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Soldridge 0 1.2 mi away ⇄
Medstead 50 1.4 mi away ⇄
Lower Farringdon 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Monkwood 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Ropley 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Beech 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Upper Farringdon 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bentworth 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Gundleton 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Alton (East Hampshire) 59 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Sutton 41 4.3 mi away ⇄
Selborne 37 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Four Marks a nice place to live?

Four Marks has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Four Marks is 46/100, 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 Four Marks?

Four Marks is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 426 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Four Marks?

Among the top-rated schools in Four Marks are Four Marks Church of England Primary School and Medstead Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Four Marks in total.

What are house prices like in Four Marks?

The current median house price in Four Marks is £505,000, around 77% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £642,500, semi-detached £425,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%. There were 43 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Four Marks in context

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Postcode districts in Four Marks

GU34 52 ⇄

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