Town Pop. 2,574

Living in Kingsclere: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kingsclere is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, bills stands out most: 62/100 where the typical UK town scores 47/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 42/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 13 places in the RG20 postcode district. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see RG20 postcode district.

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Kingsclere scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
81.6 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 92 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 27 crimes
↑ 200% above national average
Public order 23 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↓ 64% below national average
other 38 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Strokins Road 17 crimes
  2. 2 Millgreen Lane 8 crimes
  3. 3 Greenacre 7 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
77
Green Space 9
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Kingsclere Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital6 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital14.6 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital18.1 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryBurdwood Surgery4.8 mi
GP capacity1,674 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
42
Full fibre (FTTP)69%
available across Basingstoke and Deane
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
76.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
80.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 92 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate61.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.6%Unemployed2.1%Retired25.3%Student2.8%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.9%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary18.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.2%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership68.4%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
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 D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
17
Thatcham 4.7 mi
Overton 5 mi
Midgham 5.7 mi
J7 M3 8.3 mi
J7 M3 8.4 mi
J8 M3 8.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
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 £419,414 26
Detached £557,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£310k £356k £404k £450k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Headley (Basingstoke and Deane) 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hannington 38 2.2 mi away ⇄
Ashford Hill 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Baughurst 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Brimpton Common 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Green 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Burghclere 39 3.8 mi away ⇄
Charter Alley and Ramsdell 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Burghclere Common 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Brimpton 38 4.3 mi away ⇄
Horris Hill 47 4.7 mi away ⇄
Greenham 48 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingsclere a nice place to live?

Kingsclere has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kingsclere is 40/100, 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 Kingsclere?

Kingsclere is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 210 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kingsclere?

Among the top-rated schools in Kingsclere is Kingsclere Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Kingsclere in total.

What are house prices like in Kingsclere?

The current median house price in Kingsclere is £419,414, around 47% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £557,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 30%. There were 26 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Kingsclere in context

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Postcode districts in Kingsclere

RG20 44 ⇄

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