Town Pop. 371

Living in Upton Grey: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Upton Grey scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Upton Grey most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 4/100 versus a median of 23/100.

Upton Grey places 4th of 8 in the RG25 postcode district. Upton Grey is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 96-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. It scores 6 points above the RG25 postcode district as a whole, which averages 37/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: RG25 postcode district.

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Upton Grey scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
113.2 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 19 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 99% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hoopersmead 9 crimes
  2. 2 Hackwood Lane 4 crimes
  3. 3 South Hill 4 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 5.38 · PM2.5 5.992 · PM10 9.685 µg/m³
76
Green Space 28
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital5.5 mi
Frimley Park Hospital12.5 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital14.8 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs Assadourian, Andrews and Pizzotti3.2 mi
GP capacity1,735 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)69%
available across Basingstoke and Deane
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate59%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59%Unemployed2.2%Retired26.9%Student2.9%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.6%Skilled & technical31.4%Routine & elementary14.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.8%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership74.9%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
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
9
Hook 3.9 mi
Basingstoke 4.5 mi
Winchfield 5.6 mi
J5 M3 3.1 mi
J6 M3 3.2 mi
J6 M3 3.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Upton Grey 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

South Warnborough 37 1.6 mi away ⇄
Greywell 29 2.3 mi away ⇄
Up Nately 47 2.3 mi away ⇄
Odiham 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Nately Scures 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Old Basing 56 3.1 mi away ⇄
Long Sutton (Hart) 32 3.1 mi away ⇄
Lasham 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Newnham (Basingstoke and Deane) 51 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hook (Hart) 53 4.1 mi away ⇄
Cliddesden 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Basingstoke 62 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Upton Grey a nice place to live?

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

Upton Grey is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 42 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Upton Grey in context

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Postcode districts in Upton Grey

RG25 37 ⇄

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