Town Pop. 3,971

Living in Headley Down and Headley: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Headley Down and Headley scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the GU35 postcode district, Headley Down and Headley ranks 4th.

On economic health specifically, Headley Down and Headley sits 8 points above the GU35 district figure of 69/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Below 30/100: schools (16), lifestyle (22), healthcare (25) and transport (26). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GU35 postcode district.

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Headley Down and Headley scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
48.6 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 100 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Burglary 22 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Public order 14 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
other 29 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 13 crimes
  2. 2 Fairview Road 13 crimes
  3. 3 Church Fields 12 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 9.4 µg/m³
75
Green Space 57
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
16
2 schools in area · 8 within 4km
2Good
  • Hollywater SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Holme Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
25
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital11.6 mi
Frimley Park Hospital13.6 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital15.9 mi
Hospital waitsPortsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.2%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,332 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)60.6%
available across East Hampshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
3.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
3.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 163 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate54.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.5%Unemployed2.6%Retired30.5%Student3.6%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary17.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.4%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership81.4%
Among the least-deprived 28% 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
26
Liphook 3.4 mi
Haslemere 4.7 mi
Bentley 4.8 mi
J5 M3 12.2 mi
J5 M3 12.3 mi
J4A M3 12.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £565,000 29
Detached £743,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£374k £511k £652k £790k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Lindford 50 1.3 mi away ⇄
Grayshott 56 1.8 mi away ⇄
Churt 43 1.9 mi away ⇄
Bordon 50 2.1 mi away ⇄
Bramshott 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Dockenfield 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Whitehill (East Hampshire) 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bramshott Chase 51 2.9 mi away ⇄
Green Cross 39 2.9 mi away ⇄
Kingsley (East Hampshire) 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hindhead 53 2.9 mi away ⇄
Liphook 46 3.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Headley Down and Headley a nice place to live?

Headley Down and Headley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Headley Down and Headley is 44/100, 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 Down and Headley?

Headley Down and Headley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 193 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Headley Down and Headley?

Among the top-rated schools in Headley Down and Headley are Hollywater School and The Holme Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Headley Down and Headley in total.

What are house prices like in Headley Down and Headley?

The current median house price in Headley Down and Headley is £565,000, around 98% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £743,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 11%. There were 29 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Headley Down and Headley

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