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Living in Oakhanger: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Oakhanger comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 83/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 21/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Of the 6 places sharing the GU35 postcode district, Oakhanger scores lowest. It scores 11 points below the GU35 postcode district as a whole, which averages 48/100. On economic health specifically, Oakhanger sits 14 points above the GU35 district figure of 69/100. For the surrounding area, see GU35 postcode district.

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Oakhanger scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
631.3 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 36 crimes
↑ 576% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 1715% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 1054% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 912% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 813% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 17 crimes
  2. 2 Lions Field 15 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 11 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 5.008 · PM2.5 5.989 · PM10 10.032 µg/m³
76
Green Space 53
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital14.1 mi
Royal Surrey County Hospital14.9 mi
Frimley Park Hospital15 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryPinehill Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity3,342 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
21
Full fibre (FTTP)60.6%
available across East Hampshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
43.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
43.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed2.7%Retired28.3%Student2.6%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.4%Skilled & technical36.4%Routine & elementary16.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.7%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership72.3%
Among the least-deprived 37% 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
12
Alton 3.6 mi
Bentley 4.5 mi
Liss 5.2 mi
J5 M3 10.8 mi
J5 M3 10.9 mi
J6 M3 11.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Oakhanger 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

Kingsley (East Hampshire) 40 1.6 mi away ⇄
East Worldham 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Whitehill (East Hampshire) 50 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bordon 50 1.7 mi away ⇄
Selborne 37 2.3 mi away ⇄
Lindford 50 2.5 mi away ⇄
Greatham (East Hampshire) 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Upper Farringdon 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Holybourne 58 3.7 mi away ⇄
Headley Down and Headley 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Alton (East Hampshire) 59 3.9 mi away ⇄
Blacknest 0 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Oakhanger a nice place to live?

Oakhanger has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Oakhanger is 37/100, 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 Oakhanger?

Oakhanger is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 101 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Oakhanger in context

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Postcode districts in Oakhanger

GU35 48 ⇄

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