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Living in North Waltham: Liveability Score 27/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

North Waltham scores 27/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is bills: 62/100 against a national town median of 47/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 32/100 against a town median of 88/100.

North Waltham places 7th of 8 in the RG25 postcode district. Against the wider RG25 district average of 37/100, that is 10 points below. On bills specifically, North Waltham sits 10 points above the RG25 district figure of 52/100. For the surrounding area, see RG25 postcode district.

27
OUT OF 100
Poor
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Settlement area

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North Waltham scores 27 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
32
696.3 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 149 crimes
↑ 1005% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 40 crimes
↑ 550% above national average
Burglary 20 crimes
↑ 1311% above national average
Public order 17 crimes
↑ 546% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 409% above national average
other 42 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Coach Road 78 crimes
  2. 2 Orchid Road 57 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 24 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
76
Green Space 20
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • North Waltham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital5.6 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital11.7 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital18.9 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryWatership Down Health3.5 mi
GP capacity1,870 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)69%
available across Basingstoke and Deane
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate70.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed70.5%Unemployed2.7%Retired15.7%Student3.4%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56%Skilled & technical30.1%Routine & elementary13.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications7.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)20.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.8%Apprenticeship3.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership70.6%
Among the least-deprived 30% 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
25
Micheldever 3.5 mi
Overton 3.9 mi
Basingstoke 6 mi
J8 M3 1 mi
J7 M3 1.3 mi
J7 M3 2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in North Waltham 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

Dummer 27 1.5 mi away ⇄
Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) 50 2.6 mi away ⇄
Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
Preston Candover 36 4.0 mi away ⇄
Cliddesden 36 4.6 mi away ⇄
Micheldever 28 5.4 mi away ⇄
Basingstoke 62 5.4 mi away ⇄
Hannington 38 5.8 mi away ⇄
Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) 50 6.2 mi away ⇄
Sherborne St John 47 6.8 mi away ⇄
Monk Sherborne 50 6.9 mi away ⇄
Charter Alley and Ramsdell 43 7.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is North Waltham a nice place to live?

North Waltham scores below average as a place to live. Our liveability score for North Waltham is 27/100, placing it among one of the lower-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is North Waltham?

North Waltham has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 32/100. There were 282 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in North Waltham?

Among the top-rated schools in North Waltham is North Waltham Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in North Waltham in total.

North Waltham in context

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Postcode districts in North Waltham

RG25 37 ⇄

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