Town Pop. 380

Living in Henley Common: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Henley Common comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport is where Henley Common most outperforms the national norm: 39/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. That is the highest score of the 5 places in the GU29 postcode district.

It scores 9 points above the GU29 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). Lifestyle (24), schools (26) and healthcare (29) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see GU29 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Henley Common scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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GU29 0AA GU29 1BH GU29 9AA GU29

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
192.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Shoplifting 31 crimes
↑ 946% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 16 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 36 crimes
  2. 2 Hanover Court 9 crimes
  3. 3 Egmont Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 4.544 · PM2.5 5.899 · PM10 9.201 µg/m³
77
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
26

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
29
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital16.3 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital18 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre20.2 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgeryRiverbank Medical Centre1.8 mi
GP capacity1,162 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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)67.3%
available across Chichester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
89.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed2.2%Retired34.3%Student2.3%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.7%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary17.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)14.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.5%Apprenticeship3.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership72%
Among the least-deprived 18% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
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 C
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
39
Liphook 4.3 mi
Haslemere 5 mi
Liss 6.6 mi
J1 A3(M) 12.8 mi
J2 A3(M) 13.3 mi
J2 A3(M) 13.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Henley Common 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

Easebourne 45 1.7 mi away ⇄
Stedham 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Fernhurst 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
Midhurst 47 2.4 mi away ⇄
Chithurst 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Lodsworth 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Kingsley Green 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wheatsheaf Common 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Terwick Common 37 4.0 mi away ⇄
Hammer 50 4.4 mi away ⇄
Rogate 37 4.6 mi away ⇄
Liphook 46 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Henley Common a nice place to live?

Henley Common is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Henley Common is 52/100, 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 Henley Common?

Henley Common is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 73 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Henley Common in context

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Postcode districts in Henley Common

GU29 43 ⇄

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