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Living in Newnham (Basingstoke and Deane): Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Newnham (Basingstoke and Deane) is 51/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 39/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Among the 15 scored places sharing the RG27 postcode district, Newnham (Basingstoke and Deane) ranks 5th.

Safety (86) and economic health (80) sit at 80/100 or above. Schools (22) and healthcare (27) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Newnham (Basingstoke and Deane) in the top quarter of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RG27 postcode district.

51
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Settlement area

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Newnham (Basingstoke and Deane) scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
872.7 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 93 crimes
↑ 916% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 40 crimes
↑ 857% above national average
Public order 21 crimes
↑ 1075% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 809% above national average
Vehicle crime 16 crimes
↑ 1113% above national average
other 53 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Hollies 27 crimes
  2. 2 Rectory Road 22 crimes
  3. 3 Bartley Way 19 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 6.911 · PM2.5 6.293 · PM10 10.121 µg/m³
74
Green Space 39
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
22

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
27
A&E departmentsBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital5 mi
Frimley Park Hospital10.7 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital11.5 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryWhitewater Health1.3 mi
GP capacity1,760 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
56
Full fibre (FTTP)69%
available across Basingstoke and Deane
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate62.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.1%Unemployed2.6%Retired23.8%Student3.3%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.1%Skilled & technical30.9%Routine & elementary19%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.3%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership71.2%
Among the least-deprived 21% 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
39
Hook 1.2 mi
Winchfield 3.5 mi
Basingstoke 4.4 mi
J5 M3 1.2 mi
J5 M3 1.7 mi
J6 M3 3.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Newnham (Basingstoke and Deane) 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

Nately Scures 0 0.5 mi away ⇄
Up Nately 47 1.2 mi away ⇄
Hook (Hart) 53 1.3 mi away ⇄
Rotherwick 45 1.7 mi away ⇄
Greywell 29 1.8 mi away ⇄
Old Basing 56 2.4 mi away ⇄
Sherfield on Loddon 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Odiham 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Phoenix Green 34 3.4 mi away ⇄
Upton Grey 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Turgis Green 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hartley Wintney 37 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newnham (Basingstoke and Deane) a nice place to live?

Newnham (Basingstoke and Deane) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Newnham (Basingstoke and Deane) is 51/100, 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 Newnham (Basingstoke and Deane)?

Newnham (Basingstoke and Deane) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 240 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Newnham (Basingstoke and Deane) in context

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Postcode districts in Newnham (Basingstoke and Deane)

RG27 48 ⇄

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