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Living in Grayshott: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Grayshott scores 56/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 43/100 against a national town median of 21/100. That is the highest score of the 5 places in the GU26 postcode district.

It scores 6 points above the GU26 postcode district as a whole, which averages 50/100. Safety (91) and economic health (81) also clear 80/100. On the national picture that lands Grayshott in the top quarter of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see GU26 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

152.7 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 39 crimes

↑ 58% above national average

Shoplifting 15 crimes

↑ 160% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes

↑ 16% above national average

Burglary 13 crimes

↑ 403% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes

↑ 99% above national average

other 23 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Parking Area 29 crimes
2 Beechen Row 25 crimes
3 Supermarket 11 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 7 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³

Green Space 82

Parks Adequate 2

Sports Pitches None

Allotments None

Golf Courses Some 1

Tennis Courts Adequate 4

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds None

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 7 within 4km

1Requires Improvement

Grayshott Church of England Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital11.1 mi

Frimley Park Hospital13.8 mi

Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital18 mi

Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks64.6%

A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%

Nearest GP surgeryGrayshott Surgery1.3 mi

GP capacity1,266 patients per GP

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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

Full fibre (FTTP)60.6%

available across East Hampshire

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

74.8%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

74.8%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.7%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate53.9%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed53.9%Unemployed2%Retired32%Student3.4%Other inactive8.6%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial51.4%Skilled & technical32.3%Routine & elementary16.4%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications13.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.4%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%

Home ownership75.6%

Among the least-deprived 17% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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 D

Water Southern Water

Average bill regional £683/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Haslemere 2.9 mi

Liphook 3.2 mi

Witley 5.7 mi

J4A M3 13.1 mi

J5 M3 13.5 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars None

Restaurants & Cafes Some 1

Supermarkets & Convenience None

Retail Shopping None

Takeaways None

Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Grayshott 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Grayshott a nice place to live?

Grayshott is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Grayshott is 56/100, 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 Grayshott?

Grayshott is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 113 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Grayshott in context

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Postcode districts in Grayshott

GU26 50 ⇄

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