Town Pop. 584

Living in Sheet (East Hampshire): Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sheet (East Hampshire) scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 85/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 16/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 8 places in the GU31 postcode district. Its economic health score runs 10 points above the GU31 district's 75/100. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: GU31 postcode district.

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Sheet (East Hampshire) scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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GU31 4AA GU31 5AA GU31 GU32

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
309.9 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 87 crimes
↑ 347% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 322% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 586% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 228% above national average
other 37 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Readon Close 13 crimes
  2. 2 High Cross Lane 11 crimes
  3. 3 Church Road 11 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 7.529 · PM2.5 6.276 · PM10 10.872 µg/m³
73
Green Space 85
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
28
2 schools in area · 8 within 4km
2Good
  • Herne Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Sheet Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
21
A&E departmentsQueen Alexandra Hospital12.9 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre15.9 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital17.9 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgerySwan Medical Group1.2 mi
GP capacity1,817 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
16
Full fibre (FTTP)60.6%
available across East Hampshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
51.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
51.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate56.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.7%Unemployed2.2%Retired24.5%Student8%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.8%Skilled & technical32%Routine & elementary14.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.5%Apprenticeship3.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership72%
Among the least-deprived 22% 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
31
Petersfield 1.1 mi
Liss 2.3 mi
Liphook 6.5 mi
J1 A3(M) 7.2 mi
J2 A3(M) 8 mi
J2 A3(M) 8.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
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 Sheet (East Hampshire) 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

Petersfield 58 0.9 mi away ⇄
Steep 39 1.2 mi away ⇄
Liss 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hill Brow and Rake 41 2.5 mi away ⇄
Buriton 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Rogate 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Terwick Common 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
South Harting 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
East Harting 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Greatham (East Hampshire) 40 4.5 mi away ⇄
East Meon 37 5.1 mi away ⇄
Chithurst 0 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sheet (East Hampshire) a nice place to live?

Sheet (East Hampshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sheet (East Hampshire) is 48/100, 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 Sheet (East Hampshire)?

Sheet (East Hampshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 181 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sheet (East Hampshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Sheet (East Hampshire) are Herne Junior School and Sheet Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Sheet (East Hampshire) in total.

Sheet (East Hampshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Sheet (East Hampshire)

GU31 51 ⇄
GU32 51 ⇄

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