Town Pop. 12,752

Living in Haslemere: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Haslemere comes out at 55/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Haslemere most outperforms the national norm: 51/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 29/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Haslemere places 2nd of 5 in the GU26 postcode district. The GU26 district averages 50/100, putting Haslemere 5 points above its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Haslemere sits 17 points above the GU26 district figure of 34/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GU26 postcode district.

55
OUT OF 100
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Haslemere scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
63.8 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 270 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 127 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Shoplifting 105 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 79 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 54 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
other 179 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 108 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 72 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 48 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
75
Green Space 47
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Ample 17
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 29
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 11

Services

Schools
37
6 schools in area · 7 within 4km
6Good
  • Camelsdale Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Grayswood Church of England (Aided) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Shottermill Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Shottermill Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Bartholomew's CofE Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    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
51
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital10.4 mi
Frimley Park Hospital14.7 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital20.2 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,420 patients per GP
3dentists3pharmacies

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
29
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Waverley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
62.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
62.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 371 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate59.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.4%Unemployed2.6%Retired23.5%Student4.5%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.6%Skilled & technical30.3%Routine & elementary16.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.3%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership71.7%
Among the least-deprived 17% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
26
Council tax Waverley · 2026-27
A £1,737
B £2,026
C £2,316
D £2,605
E £3,184
F £3,763
G £4,342
H £5,210
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
44
Haslemere 0.1 mi
Liphook 3.6 mi
Witley 4.5 mi
J4A M3 15.1 mi
J4A M3 15.2 mi
J4 M3 15.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 28
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 134
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness Ample 12

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £575,000 108
Detached £890,000 40
Semi-detached £630,000 23
Terraced £370,000 23
Flat / Maisonette £235,000 22
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£235k £547k £867k £1.2m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hammer 50 1.2 mi away ⇄
Kingsley Green 48 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bramshott Chase 51 1.8 mi away ⇄
Hindhead 53 2.1 mi away ⇄
Fernhurst 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Grayshott 56 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bramshott 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Liphook 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
Pitch Place 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Northchapel 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Green Cross 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Thursley 36 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Haslemere a nice place to live?

Haslemere is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Haslemere is 55/100, 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 Haslemere?

Haslemere is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 814 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Haslemere?

Among the top-rated schools in Haslemere are Camelsdale Primary School, Grayswood Church of England (Aided) Primary School and Shottermill Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Haslemere in total.

What are house prices like in Haslemere?

The current median house price in Haslemere is £575,000, around 102% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £890,000, semi-detached £630,000, terraced £370,000, flat £235,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 19%. There were 108 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Haslemere in context

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Postcode districts in Haslemere

GU26 50 ⇄
GU27 52 ⇄

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