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Living in Greatham (East Hampshire): Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Greatham (East Hampshire) is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Greatham (East Hampshire) most outperforms the national norm: 84/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 8/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 5 scored places in the GU33 postcode district. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: GU33 postcode district.

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Greatham (East Hampshire) scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
308.9 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 69 crimes
↑ 270% above national average
Other theft 21 crimes
↑ 505% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 425% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 285% above national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 511% above national average
other 37 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 17 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 16 crimes
  3. 3 Lions Field 15 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
76
Green Space 85
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Greatham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital15.9 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital17 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital17.2 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryPinehill Surgery2.5 mi
GP capacity3,342 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
8
Full fibre (FTTP)60.6%
available across East Hampshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate60%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60%Unemployed2.3%Retired26.6%Student3.2%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary17.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.1%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership77.1%
Among the least-deprived 33% 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 D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
18
Liss 2.2 mi
Liphook 3.3 mi
Petersfield 5.5 mi
J1 A3(M) 11.7 mi
J2 A3(M) 12.5 mi
J2 A3(M) 13 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Greatham (East Hampshire) 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

Whitehill (East Hampshire) 50 2.0 mi away ⇄
Liss 44 2.0 mi away ⇄
Hill Brow and Rake 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bordon 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wheatsheaf Common 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Selborne 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Oakhanger 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Liphook 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Lindford 50 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bramshott 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Headley Down and Headley 44 4.2 mi away ⇄
Kingsley (East Hampshire) 40 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Greatham (East Hampshire) a nice place to live?

Greatham (East Hampshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Greatham (East Hampshire) is 40/100, 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 Greatham (East Hampshire)?

Greatham (East Hampshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 173 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Greatham (East Hampshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Greatham (East Hampshire) is Greatham Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Greatham (East Hampshire) in total.

Greatham (East Hampshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Greatham (East Hampshire)

GU33 43 ⇄

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