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Living in Monk Sherborne: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Monk Sherborne scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 9 scored places sharing the RG26 postcode district, Monk Sherborne ranks 3rd.

On broadband specifically, Monk Sherborne sits 55 points above the RG26 district figure of 44/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93) and economic health (87). Below 30/100: healthcare (10), lifestyle (16), schools (20) and transport (27). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RG26 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
276 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 16 crimes
↑ 150% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 573% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 542% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 943% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Severals 6 crimes
  2. 2 Dancers Meadow 5 crimes
  3. 3 Monk Sherborne Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 5.464 · PM2.5 6.081 · PM10 10.004 µg/m³
76
Green Space 37
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
20

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital1.5 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital12.2 mi
Frimley Park Hospital16.6 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryBramblys Grange Medical Practice3.1 mi
GP capacity2,794 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)69%
available across Basingstoke and Deane
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed1.5%Retired31.6%Student2.9%Other inactive6.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.2%Skilled & technical31.6%Routine & elementary15.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.7%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership78%
Among the least-deprived 15% 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
27
Basingstoke 3.1 mi
Bramley 3.4 mi
Mortimer 6.2 mi
J6 M3 4.2 mi
J6 M3 4.3 mi
J7 M3 5.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Monk Sherborne 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

Sherborne St John 47 1.0 mi away ⇄
Charter Alley and Ramsdell 43 1.1 mi away ⇄
Pamber Green 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
Little London (Basingstoke and Deane) 50 2.0 mi away ⇄
Basingstoke 62 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bramley 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Silchester 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Tadley 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
Baughurst 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hannington 38 4.3 mi away ⇄
Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) 50 4.3 mi away ⇄
Sherfield on Loddon 43 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Monk Sherborne a nice place to live?

Monk Sherborne is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Monk Sherborne 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 Monk Sherborne?

Monk Sherborne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 53 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Monk Sherborne in context

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Postcode districts in Monk Sherborne

RG26 50 ⇄

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