Town Pop. 435

Living in Headley (Basingstoke and Deane): Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Headley (Basingstoke and Deane) scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 88/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 38/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the RG19 postcode district. It scores 14 points below the RG19 postcode district as a whole, which averages 53/100. Its economic health score runs 21 points above the RG19 district's 67/100. For the surrounding area, see RG19 postcode district.

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Headley (Basingstoke and Deane) scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
211.5 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 40 crimes
↑ 176% above national average
Burglary 15 crimes
↑ 886% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 254% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 123% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Millgreen Lane 8 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 7 crimes
  3. 3 Bear Hill 6 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 5.387 · PM2.5 5.98 · PM10 9.706 µg/m³
76
Green Space 25
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 11
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital7.8 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital13.9 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital20 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryBurdwood Surgery2.7 mi
GP capacity1,270 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
38
Full fibre (FTTP)69%
available across Basingstoke and Deane
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
67.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
67.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate64.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.3%Unemployed1.7%Retired22%Student2.9%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.3%Skilled & technical31.6%Routine & elementary14.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.4%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership74.7%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Basingstoke and Deane · 2026-27
A £1,503
B £1,754
C £2,004
D £2,255
E £2,756
F £3,257
G £3,758
H £4,510
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 Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
19
Thatcham 2.7 mi
Newbury Racecourse 3.6 mi
Newbury 4 mi
J13 M4 7 mi
J13 M4 7.2 mi
J12 M4 10.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Headley (Basingstoke and Deane) 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

Bishop's Green 46 1.6 mi away ⇄
Kingsclere 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Ashford Hill 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Greenham 48 2.8 mi away ⇄
Burghclere Common 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Burghclere 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Brimpton 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
Thatcham 56 3.2 mi away ⇄
Brimpton Common 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Horris Hill 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
Baughurst 39 3.8 mi away ⇄
Newbury 55 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Headley (Basingstoke and Deane) a nice place to live?

Headley (Basingstoke and Deane) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Headley (Basingstoke and Deane) is 39/100, 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 Headley (Basingstoke and Deane)?

Headley (Basingstoke and Deane) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 92 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Headley (Basingstoke and Deane) in context

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Postcode districts in Headley (Basingstoke and Deane)

RG19 53 ⇄

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