Town Pop. 552

Living in Rotherwick: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rotherwick scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100. Rotherwick places 7th of 15 in the RG27 postcode district.

Safety (89) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: schools (18) and transport (29). That puts Rotherwick in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see RG27 postcode district.

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Rotherwick scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
242.8 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 54 crimes
↑ 194% above national average
Shoplifting 20 crimes
↑ 364% above national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
↑ 467% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hewett Lane 30 crimes
  2. 2 Upper Wheatfield 17 crimes
  3. 3 Rowlandson Way 11 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 6.231 · PM2.5 6.372 · PM10 10.691 µg/m³
74
Green Space 42
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Whitewater Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital5.6 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital9.8 mi
Frimley Park Hospital9.8 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryWhitewater Health1.2 mi
GP capacity1,718 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across Hart
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
90.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate69%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed69%Unemployed2.4%Retired16%Student4.4%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56%Skilled & technical30.1%Routine & elementary13.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)20.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.3%Apprenticeship3.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership75.2%
Among the least-deprived 16% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax Hart · 2026-27
A £1,600
B £1,867
C £2,133
D £2,400
E £2,933
F £3,467
G £4,000
H £4,800
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
29
Hook 1.7 mi
Winchfield 3.2 mi
Bramley 4.2 mi
J5 M3 2.3 mi
J5 M3 2.3 mi
J6 M3 4.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
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 Rotherwick 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

Hook (Hart) 53 1.5 mi away ⇄
Newnham (Basingstoke and Deane) 51 1.7 mi away ⇄
Turgis Green 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Nately Scures 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Sherfield on Loddon 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
Phoenix Green 34 2.7 mi away ⇄
Up Nately 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hartley Wintney 37 3.0 mi away ⇄
Greywell 29 3.2 mi away ⇄
Old Basing 56 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bramley 48 4.0 mi away ⇄
Riseley (Wokingham) 46 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rotherwick a nice place to live?

Rotherwick has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Rotherwick 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 Rotherwick?

Rotherwick is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 134 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rotherwick?

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

Rotherwick in context

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Postcode districts in Rotherwick

RG27 48 ⇄

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