Town Pop. 592

Living in Hammer: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hammer is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 83/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Hammer places 3rd of 5 in the GU27 postcode district.

Safety (85) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (26) and schools (27). That puts Hammer in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: GU27 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Hammer scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Or compare:
GU27 1AA GU27 2AA GU27 3AA GU27 9AE GU27

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
140.2 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 41 crimes
↑ 108% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 289% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 99% above national average
Other theft 2 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 44 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 7 crimes
  3. 3 New Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
76
Green Space 67
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
27
3 schools in area · 7 within 4km
3Good
  • Camelsdale Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Shottermill Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Woolmer Hill SchoolSecondary · 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
26
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital12.3 mi
Frimley Park Hospital16.1 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital20.5 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgeryHaslemere Health Centre1.9 mi
GP capacity1,420 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
60
Full fibre (FTTP)67.3%
available across Chichester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate57.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.8%Unemployed2.9%Retired20.7%Student3.9%Other inactive14.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.4%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary18.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.4%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership74.4%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax Chichester · 2026-27
A £1,647
B £1,921
C £2,196
D £2,470
E £3,019
F £3,568
G £4,117
H £4,940
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
30
Haslemere 1.3 mi
Liphook 2.4 mi
Witley 5.7 mi
J4A M3 15.3 mi
J4A M3 15.4 mi
J1 A3(M) 15.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars None
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 Hammer 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

Bramshott Chase 51 1.2 mi away ⇄
Haslemere 55 1.2 mi away ⇄
Kingsley Green 48 1.7 mi away ⇄
Hindhead 53 2.2 mi away ⇄
Liphook 46 2.3 mi away ⇄
Bramshott 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
Grayshott 56 2.4 mi away ⇄
Fernhurst 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Wheatsheaf Common 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Headley Down and Headley 44 3.9 mi away ⇄
Churt 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Green Cross 39 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hammer a nice place to live?

Hammer is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hammer is 50/100, 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 Hammer?

Hammer is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 83 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hammer?

Among the top-rated schools in Hammer are Camelsdale Primary School, Shottermill Infant School and Woolmer Hill School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Hammer in total.

Hammer in context

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Postcode districts in Hammer

GU27 52 ⇄

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