Town Pop. 4,757

Living in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane): Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 36/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 21/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

The RG28 district averages 42/100, putting Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) 8 points above its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) sits 13 points above the RG28 district figure of 23/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Wider context for the surrounding area: RG28 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
42.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 104 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Burglary 15 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↓ 79% below national average
Public order 13 crimes
↓ 58% below national average
other 40 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Rookery 14 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 12 crimes
  3. 3 Weavers Place 12 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
76
Green Space 41
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
23
2 schools in area
2Good
  • Testbourne Community SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Whitchurch Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
Healthcare
36
A&E departmentsBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital9.8 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital11 mi
Southampton General Hospital20.2 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,512 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
21
Full fibre (FTTP)69%
available across Basingstoke and Deane
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
43.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
43.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 152 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate62.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.9%Unemployed2%Retired24.3%Student3.1%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.9%Skilled & technical30.5%Routine & elementary20.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.9%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership67.7%
Among the least-deprived 18% 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 C
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
39
Whitchurch 0.6 mi
Overton 3.7 mi
Micheldever 4.7 mi
J8 M3 7.2 mi
J7 M3 7.5 mi
J7 M3 8.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £406,500 48
Detached £595,000 17
Semi-detached £360,000 13
Terraced £322,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£316k £459k £606k £749k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Overton (Basingstoke and Deane) 51 3.3 mi away ⇄
St Mary Bourne 31 3.3 mi away ⇄
Picket Piece 54 4.4 mi away ⇄
Barton Stacey 35 4.6 mi away ⇄
Sutton Scotney 37 5.2 mi away ⇄
Enham Alamein 53 6.0 mi away ⇄
Hurstbourne Tarrant 36 6.1 mi away ⇄
North Waltham 27 6.2 mi away ⇄
Micheldever 28 6.4 mi away ⇄
Andover 63 6.4 mi away ⇄
Wherwell 43 6.5 mi away ⇄
Hannington 38 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) a nice place to live?

Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)?

Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 202 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)?

Among the top-rated schools in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) are Testbourne Community School and Whitchurch Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) in total.

What are house prices like in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)?

The current median house price in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane) is £406,500, around 43% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £595,000, semi-detached £360,000, terraced £322,000. There were 48 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Whitchurch (Basingstoke and Deane)

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