Town Pop. 1,337

Living in Holybourne: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Holybourne comes out at 58/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Schools is where Holybourne most outperforms the national norm: 56/100 against a median of 23/100 across UK towns. Among the 12 scored places sharing the GU34 postcode district, Holybourne ranks 2nd.

It scores 6 points above the GU34 postcode district as a whole, which averages 52/100. Its schools score runs 20 points above the GU34 district's 36/100. That is 8 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see GU34 postcode district.

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Holybourne scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
67.3 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 32 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Shoplifting 27 crimes
↑ 159% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 61% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Garstons Way 38 crimes
  2. 2 London Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 Anstey Mill Lane 10 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 6.506 · PM2.5 6.254 · PM10 10.202 µg/m³
74
Green Space 47
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
56
5 schools in area · 12 within 4km
1Outstanding3Good1Ungraded
  • Treloar SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Andrews' Endowed Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Eggar's SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Wootey Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Wootey Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
29
A&E departmentsBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital10.4 mi
Frimley Park Hospital13.6 mi
Royal Surrey County Hospital15.2 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.5%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Wilson Practice0.9 mi
GP capacity1,117 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
66
Full fibre (FTTP)60.6%
available across East Hampshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate58.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.2%Unemployed2.8%Retired24.3%Student7.5%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.7%Skilled & technical28.3%Routine & elementary20%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.9%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership74.4%
Among the least-deprived 6% 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
42
Alton 1 mi
Bentley 3.8 mi
Farnham 7.7 mi
J5 M3 7.4 mi
J5 M3 7.6 mi
J6 M3 8.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £445,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All
£367k £407k £448k £488k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Alton (East Hampshire) 59 1.3 mi away ⇄
Upper Froyle 38 1.8 mi away ⇄
East Worldham 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Beech 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Long Sutton (Hart) 32 3.7 mi away ⇄
Oakhanger 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bentley (East Hampshire) 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Kingsley (East Hampshire) 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Blacknest 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Upper Farringdon 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Lasham 46 3.8 mi away ⇄
Lower Farringdon 42 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Holybourne a nice place to live?

Holybourne is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Holybourne is 58/100, 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 Holybourne?

Holybourne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 90 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Holybourne?

Among the top-rated schools in Holybourne are Treloar School, Andrews' Endowed Church of England Primary School and Eggar's School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Holybourne in total.

What are house prices like in Holybourne?

The current median house price in Holybourne is £445,000, around 56% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 5%.

Holybourne in context

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Postcode districts in Holybourne

GU34 52 ⇄

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