Town Pop. 1,059

Living in Sherfield on Loddon: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Sherfield on Loddon is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 84/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 7/100 against a town median of 23/100.

That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 15 places in the RG27 postcode district. The RG27 district averages 48/100, putting Sherfield on Loddon 5 points below its own postcode area. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see RG27 postcode district.

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Sherfield on Loddon scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
110.5 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 57 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 10 crimes
  2. 2 Longbridge Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Sherfield Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 6.702 · PM2.5 6.457 · PM10 11.424 µg/m³
73
Green Space 11
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital3.9 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital9.3 mi
Frimley Park Hospital12 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryClift Surgery Partners2.1 mi
GP capacity1,407 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
56
Full fibre (FTTP)69%
available across Basingstoke and Deane
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
78%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
78%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 51 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate60.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.7%Unemployed2.1%Retired25.9%Student4.1%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.9%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary15.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.2%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership72.7%
Among the least-deprived 24% 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
26
Bramley 1.9 mi
Hook 3.6 mi
Mortimer 4.1 mi
J5 M3 4 mi
J6 M3 4 mi
J5 M3 4.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £550,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£375k £444k £515k £584k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Bramley 48 1.8 mi away ⇄
Turgis Green 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Rotherwick 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Newnham (Basingstoke and Deane) 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Old Basing 56 3.2 mi away ⇄
Nately Scures 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hook (Hart) 53 3.5 mi away ⇄
Up Nately 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
Little London (Basingstoke and Deane) 50 3.7 mi away ⇄
Sherborne St John 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Silchester 44 4.2 mi away ⇄
Stratfield Mortimer 45 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sherfield on Loddon a nice place to live?

Sherfield on Loddon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sherfield on Loddon is 43/100, 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 Sherfield on Loddon?

Sherfield on Loddon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 117 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Sherfield on Loddon?

The current median house price in Sherfield on Loddon is £550,000, around 93% above the England and Wales average.

Sherfield on Loddon in context

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Postcode districts in Sherfield on Loddon

RG27 48 ⇄

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