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Living in Rushmoor: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rushmoor scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 89/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Rushmoor places 16th of 18 in the GU10 postcode district. Against the wider GU10 district average of 51/100, that is 14 points below. Its economic health score runs 10 points above the GU10 district's 79/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: GU10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
221.1 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 28 crimes
↑ 116% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 154% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 353% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 315% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 340% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Reeds Road 13 crimes
  2. 2 Tilford Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Pond Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
13

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Surrey County Hospital7.9 mi
Frimley Park Hospital10.5 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital17.3 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgerySpringfield Surgery2.9 mi
GP capacity2,708 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Waverley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate55.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.8%Unemployed1.3%Retired25.4%Student5.5%Other inactive12%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial57.6%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary8.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)13.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.9%Apprenticeship3.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership79.5%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
26
Council tax Waverley · 2026-27
A £1,737
B £2,026
C £2,316
D £2,605
E £3,184
F £3,763
G £4,342
H £5,210
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
13
Farnham 3.9 mi
Witley 5.1 mi
Milford 5.1 mi
J4A M3 10 mi
J4A M3 10 mi
J4 M3 10.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Rushmoor 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

Tilford Common 0 1.1 mi away ⇄
Green Cross 39 1.2 mi away ⇄
Pitch Place 0 1.5 mi away ⇄
Churt 43 1.9 mi away ⇄
Tilford 37 1.9 mi away ⇄
Thursley 36 2.0 mi away ⇄
Frensham 45 2.1 mi away ⇄
Elstead 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Dockenfield 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hindhead 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Grayshott 56 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wrecclesham 52 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rushmoor a nice place to live?

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

Rushmoor is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 86 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Rushmoor

GU10 51 ⇄

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