Town Pop. 7,035

Living in Liphook: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Liphook is 46/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 27/100 versus a median of 60/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91).

Below 30/100: healthcare (8) and lifestyle (26). That puts Liphook in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GU30 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
71.9 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 218 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 50 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Public order 49 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 46 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 42 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
other 101 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 55 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 35 crimes
  3. 3 Victoria Way 32 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10 µg/m³
75
Green Space 56
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
37
3 schools in area · 4 within 4km
2Outstanding1Good
  • Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • Liphook Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Bohunt SchoolSecondary · 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
8
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital13.5 mi
Frimley Park Hospital16.3 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital18.5 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgeryPinehill Surgery3.3 mi
GP capacity1,958 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
27
Full fibre (FTTP)60.6%
available across East Hampshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
62.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
62.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 169 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate59.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.1%Unemployed2.4%Retired25.4%Student3.6%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.8%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary17.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.7%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership74%
Among the least-deprived 22% 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 C
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
32
Liphook 0.3 mi
Haslemere 3.6 mi
Liss 4.6 mi
J1 A3(M) 13.7 mi
J2 A3(M) 14.4 mi
J2 A3(M) 14.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £434,975 50
Detached £863,500 12
Semi-detached £455,000 14
Terraced £372,500 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£183k £375k £573k £765k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Bramshott 43 0.9 mi away ⇄
Wheatsheaf Common 0 1.1 mi away ⇄
Hammer 50 2.3 mi away ⇄
Bramshott Chase 51 2.3 mi away ⇄
Grayshott 56 2.9 mi away ⇄
Headley Down and Headley 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Greatham (East Hampshire) 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Kingsley Green 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Hindhead 53 3.5 mi away ⇄
Haslemere 55 3.5 mi away ⇄
Lindford 50 3.6 mi away ⇄
Whitehill (East Hampshire) 50 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Liphook a nice place to live?

Liphook has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Liphook is 46/100, 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 Liphook?

Liphook is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 506 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Liphook?

Among the top-rated schools in Liphook are Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School and Liphook Infant School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Liphook in total.

What are house prices like in Liphook?

The current median house price in Liphook is £434,975, around 53% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £863,500, semi-detached £455,000, terraced £372,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 7%. There were 50 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Liphook in context

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Postcode districts in Liphook

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