Town Pop. 842

Living in Medstead: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Medstead scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 47/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 45/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 12 scored places sharing the GU34 postcode district, Medstead ranks 3rd. Its healthcare score runs 8 points above the GU34 district's 39/100. Safety (91) and economic health (84) sit at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GU34 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Medstead scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
191.2 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 63 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
Vehicle crime 18 crimes
↑ 346% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 179% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 192% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 148% above national average
other 35 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Windmill Fields 15 crimes
  2. 2 Abbey Road 13 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 10 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 4.75 · PM2.5 5.855 · PM10 10.269 µg/m³
77
Green Space 53
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Medstead Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
47
A&E departmentsBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital10.3 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital12 mi
Frimley Park Hospital18.4 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryWatercress Medical, Mansfield Park Surgery1.1 mi
GP capacity1,231 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
45
Full fibre (FTTP)60.6%
available across East Hampshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
72.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
72.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate59.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.6%Unemployed1.8%Retired28.1%Student2.9%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.1%Skilled & technical32.5%Routine & elementary15.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.9%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership79.7%
Among the least-deprived 15% 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
23
Alton 4.3 mi
Bentley 9.1 mi
Liss 9.4 mi
J7 M3 7.5 mi
J8 M3 7.5 mi
J7 M3 7.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Medstead 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

Soldridge 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Four Marks 46 1.4 mi away ⇄
Bentworth 41 2.0 mi away ⇄
Beech 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Lower Farringdon 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Gundleton 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Upper Farringdon 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ropley 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Monkwood 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Alton (East Hampshire) 59 4.0 mi away ⇄
Lasham 46 4.1 mi away ⇄
Preston Candover 36 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Medstead a nice place to live?

Medstead is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Medstead is 50/100, 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 Medstead?

Medstead is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 161 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Medstead?

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

Medstead in context

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Postcode districts in Medstead

GU34 52 ⇄

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