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Living in Horris Hill: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Horris Hill comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 95/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 13 places in the RG20 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate broadband (95) from healthcare (4), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 66 points above the RG20 district's 29/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91) and economic health (82). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RG20 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
1,007.2 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 60 crimes
↑ 1206% above national average
Burglary 23 crimes
↑ 4663% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 472% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 1126% above national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↑ 1410% above national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Woodlands 24 crimes
  2. 2 Tot Hill Services 17 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 11 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 5.24 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.346 µg/m³
77
Green Space 62
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
11

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital11 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital17 mi
Great Western Hospital20.5 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryFalkland Surgery1.2 mi
GP capacity1,855 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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)69%
available across Basingstoke and Deane
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate60.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.8%Unemployed2.1%Retired25.8%Student2.9%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.1%Skilled & technical32.3%Routine & elementary16.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.5%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership74.2%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
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 E
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
26
Newbury 2.3 mi
Newbury Racecourse 2.6 mi
Thatcham 4.4 mi
J13 M4 6.1 mi
J13 M4 6.3 mi
J14 M4 8.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Horris Hill 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

Burghclere Common 40 0.5 mi away ⇄
Burghclere 39 1.3 mi away ⇄
Greenham 48 2.0 mi away ⇄
Woolton Hill and Highclere 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Green 46 2.4 mi away ⇄
Newbury 55 2.4 mi away ⇄
Ball Hill 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Headley (Basingstoke and Deane) 39 3.3 mi away ⇄
Thatcham 56 4.2 mi away ⇄
Kingsclere 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Ashmore Green 39 4.7 mi away ⇄
Kintbury 52 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Horris Hill a nice place to live?

Horris Hill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Horris Hill is 47/100, 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 Horris Hill?

Horris Hill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 139 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Horris Hill in context

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Postcode districts in Horris Hill

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