Town Pop. 8,676

Living in Hook (Hart): Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hook (Hart) scores 53/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 37/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Among the 15 scored places sharing the RG27 postcode district, Hook (Hart) ranks 4th.

It scores 5 points above the RG27 postcode district as a whole, which averages 48/100. Safety (90) and economic health (83) also clear 80/100. On the national picture that lands Hook (Hart) in the top quarter of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: RG27 postcode district.

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Hook (Hart) scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
64 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 206 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 76 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Vehicle crime 65 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 40 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Public order 39 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
other 129 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 34 crimes
  2. 2 Hewett Lane 30 crimes
  3. 3 The Hollies 27 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 7.3 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 41
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
23
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
1Outstanding1Ungraded
  • Hook Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Hook Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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
32
A&E departmentsBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital5.3 mi
Frimley Park Hospital9 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital10.8 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,694 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

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
63
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across Hart
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 224 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate64.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.1%Unemployed2.5%Retired22.3%Student3.8%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54%Skilled & technical29.8%Routine & elementary16.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.6%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership74.9%
Among the least-deprived 13% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax Hart · 2026-27
A £1,600
B £1,867
C £2,133
D £2,400
E £2,933
F £3,467
G £4,000
H £4,800
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 Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
37
Hook 0.3 mi
Winchfield 2.3 mi
Bramley 5.4 mi
J5 M3 0.8 mi
J5 M3 1 mi
J6 M3 4.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 27
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £445,000 75
Detached £625,000 25
Semi-detached £445,000 17
Terraced £357,500 23
Flat / Maisonette £265,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£214k £374k £539k £700k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Newnham (Basingstoke and Deane) 51 1.3 mi away ⇄
Nately Scures 0 1.5 mi away ⇄
Rotherwick 45 1.5 mi away ⇄
Greywell 29 1.9 mi away ⇄
Up Nately 47 2.1 mi away ⇄
Phoenix Green 34 2.2 mi away ⇄
Odiham 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hartley Wintney 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Turgis Green 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Sherfield on Loddon 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Old Basing 56 3.7 mi away ⇄
Dogmersfield 41 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hook (Hart) a nice place to live?

Hook (Hart) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hook (Hart) is 53/100, 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 Hook (Hart)?

Hook (Hart) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 555 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hook (Hart)?

Among the top-rated schools in Hook (Hart) is Hook Junior School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Hook (Hart) in total.

What are house prices like in Hook (Hart)?

The current median house price in Hook (Hart) is £445,000, around 56% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £625,000, semi-detached £445,000, terraced £357,500, flat £265,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 25%. There were 75 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Hook (Hart) in context

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Postcode districts in Hook (Hart)

RG27 48 ⇄
RG29 46 ⇄

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