Town Pop. 236

Living in Lower Farringdon: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lower Farringdon scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 96/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 12 scored places sharing the GU34 postcode district, Lower Farringdon ranks 6th. The GU34 district averages 52/100, putting Lower Farringdon 10 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Lower Farringdon sits 19 points above the GU34 district figure of 77/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GU34 postcode district.

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Lower Farringdon scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
364.4 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 34 crimes
↑ 333% above national average
Burglary 20 crimes
↑ 2320% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 584% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 460% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Holt End Lane 9 crimes
  2. 2 Church Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Mid Hants Railway 6 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 4.95 · PM2.5 5.955 · PM10 10.434 µg/m³
76
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
17
A&E departmentsBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital12.5 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital14.8 mi
Frimley Park Hospital18 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryChawton Park Surgery2 mi
GP capacity1,231 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)60.6%
available across East Hampshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
2.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
2.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
96
Employment rate58.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.5%Unemployed2.2%Retired27.4%Student3.1%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary13.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.3%Apprenticeship3.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.1%
Home ownership80.4%
Among the least-deprived 24% 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
14
Alton 3.1 mi
Liss 6.4 mi
Bentley 7.3 mi
J7 M3 10.2 mi
J7 M3 10.4 mi
J8 M3 10.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Lower Farringdon 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

Upper Farringdon 42 0.5 mi away ⇄
Four Marks 46 2.2 mi away ⇄
Beech 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Selborne 37 2.4 mi away ⇄
Alton (East Hampshire) 59 2.9 mi away ⇄
Medstead 50 3.1 mi away ⇄
East Worldham 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Monkwood 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Soldridge 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bentworth 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Oakhanger 37 4.0 mi away ⇄
Holybourne 58 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lower Farringdon a nice place to live?

Lower Farringdon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lower Farringdon is 42/100, 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 Lower Farringdon?

Lower Farringdon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 86 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Lower Farringdon in context

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Postcode districts in Lower Farringdon

GU34 52 ⇄

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