Town Pop. 149

Living in Pamber Green: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pamber Green comes out at 45/100 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. Broadband falls furthest short: 41/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 9 places in the RG26 postcode district. It scores 5 points below the RG26 postcode district as a whole, which averages 50/100. Its economic health score runs 9 points above the RG26 district's 74/100. For the surrounding area, see RG26 postcode district.

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Pamber Green scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
288.6 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 17 crimes
↑ 243% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 623% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 442% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 196% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Burney Bit 13 crimes
  2. 2 Aldermaston Road 5 crimes
  3. 3 Frog Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 5.589 · PM2.5 6.117 · PM10 10.027 µg/m³
76
Green Space 43
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
21

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital3.4 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital10.6 mi
Frimley Park Hospital16.4 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 surgeryTadley Medical Partnership1.9 mi
GP capacity1,125 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
41
Full fibre (FTTP)69%
available across Basingstoke and Deane
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
68.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
68.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 5 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate54.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.5%Unemployed1.5%Retired33.9%Student2.7%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.6%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary16.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.8%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership85.5%
Among the least-deprived 28% 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
28
Bramley 2.8 mi
Basingstoke 4.7 mi
Mortimer 4.8 mi
J6 M3 5.8 mi
J6 M3 5.8 mi
J12 M4 7.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars None
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 Pamber Green 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

Little London (Basingstoke and Deane) 50 0.8 mi away ⇄
Charter Alley and Ramsdell 43 1.7 mi away ⇄
Silchester 44 1.8 mi away ⇄
Tadley 51 1.9 mi away ⇄
Monk Sherborne 50 1.9 mi away ⇄
Baughurst 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Sherborne St John 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Old Warren 44 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bramley 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Brimpton Common 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Aldermaston 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ashford Hill 43 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pamber Green a nice place to live?

Pamber Green has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pamber Green is 45/100, 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 Pamber Green?

Pamber Green is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 43 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Pamber Green in context

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Postcode districts in Pamber Green

RG26 50 ⇄

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