Town Pop. 214

Living in Preston Candover: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Preston Candover scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Preston Candover most outperforms the national norm: 89/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Preston Candover places 5th of 8 in the RG25 postcode district. On economic health specifically, Preston Candover sits 14 points above the RG25 district figure of 75/100. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see RG25 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
271 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 18 crimes
↑ 153% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 1234% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 450% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 352% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Ox Drove 6 crimes
  2. 2 Bugmore Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Berrydown Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 5.089 · PM2.5 5.846 · PM10 9.801 µg/m³
77
Green Space 39
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area
1Good
  • Preston Candover Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital7.2 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital11.2 mi
Frimley Park Hospital19.5 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryCamrose, Gillies and Hackwood Partnership5.1 mi
GP capacity1,656 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate63.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.2%Unemployed1.5%Retired23.2%Student3%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.2%Skilled & technical36.5%Routine & elementary16.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.2%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership54%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
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
8
Micheldever 5.6 mi
Basingstoke 6.9 mi
Alton 7.3 mi
J8 M3 3.2 mi
J7 M3 3.4 mi
J7 M3 3.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
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 Preston Candover 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 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bentworth 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
North Waltham 27 4.0 mi away ⇄
Medstead 50 4.3 mi away ⇄
Lasham 46 4.4 mi away ⇄
Cliddesden 36 4.8 mi away ⇄
Old Alresford 41 5.0 mi away ⇄
Soldridge 0 5.0 mi away ⇄
Gundleton 0 5.3 mi away ⇄
Beech 41 5.5 mi away ⇄
Oakley (Basingstoke and Deane) 50 5.6 mi away ⇄
Four Marks 46 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Preston Candover a nice place to live?

Preston Candover has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Preston Candover is 36/100, 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 Preston Candover?

Preston Candover is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 58 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Preston Candover?

Among the top-rated schools in Preston Candover is Preston Candover Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Preston Candover in total.

Preston Candover in context

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Postcode districts in Preston Candover

RG25 37 ⇄

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