Town Pop. 341

Living in Steep: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Steep is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 88/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the GU32 postcode district. The GU32 district averages 51/100, putting Steep 12 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 13 points above the GU32 district's 75/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: GU32 postcode district.

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Steep scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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GU32 1AA GU32 2AA GU32 3AB GU32 9BQ GU32

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
261 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 56 crimes
↑ 393% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 397% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 184% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 320% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 High Cross Lane 11 crimes
  2. 2 Church Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 Ridge Common Lane 11 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 5.339 · PM2.5 5.865 · PM10 9.303 µg/m³
77
Green Space 85
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Ample 10
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsQueen Alexandra Hospital12.7 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre15.8 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital16.6 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgerySwan Medical Group1.4 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)60.6%
available across East Hampshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
10.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
10.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
87.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate57.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.1%Unemployed2.2%Retired20%Student12%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.7%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary13.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.7%Apprenticeship2.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership67.9%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
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 E
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Petersfield 1.1 mi
Liss 2.7 mi
Liphook 7.1 mi
J1 A3(M) 7.3 mi
J2 A3(M) 8.1 mi
J2 A3(M) 8.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Steep 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

Sheet (East Hampshire) 48 1.2 mi away ⇄
Petersfield 58 1.3 mi away ⇄
Liss 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Buriton 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hill Brow and Rake 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Rogate 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
East Meon 37 4.3 mi away ⇄
South Harting 38 4.6 mi away ⇄
Greatham (East Hampshire) 40 4.6 mi away ⇄
Terwick Common 37 4.6 mi away ⇄
East Harting 45 5.0 mi away ⇄
Selborne 37 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Steep a nice place to live?

Steep has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Steep is 39/100, 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 Steep?

Steep is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 89 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Steep in context

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Postcode districts in Steep

GU32 51 ⇄

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