Town Pop. 2,701

Living in Woolton Hill and Highclere: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Woolton Hill and Highclere scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 89/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 24/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Woolton Hill and Highclere places 3rd of 13 in the RG20 postcode district. On economic health specifically, Woolton Hill and Highclere sits 8 points above the RG20 district figure of 81/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). For the surrounding area, see RG20 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
55.2 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 70 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Burglary 20 crimes
↑ 111% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 73% below national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Woodlands 24 crimes
  2. 2 Tot Hill Services 17 crimes
  3. 3 Heathlands 11 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.9 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
3 schools in area · 5 within 4km
3Good
  • St Martin's East Woodhay Church of England (Aided) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton HillPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Woolton Hill Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital12 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital18.9 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital19.1 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryFalkland Surgery3.1 mi
GP capacity1,507 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
24
Full fibre (FTTP)69%
available across Basingstoke and Deane
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
50.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
50.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 86 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate60%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60%Unemployed1.6%Retired27.1%Student3.5%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.3%Skilled & technical30.9%Routine & elementary14.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.8%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership78.2%
Among the least-deprived 26% 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
27
Newbury 4.1 mi
Newbury Racecourse 4.6 mi
Kintbury 4.6 mi
J13 M4 7.5 mi
J13 M4 7.9 mi
J14 M4 8.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 9

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £696,000 23
Detached £825,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£647k £763k £882k £998k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Ball Hill 43 1.4 mi away ⇄
Horris Hill 47 2.2 mi away ⇄
Burghclere 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Burghclere Common 40 2.4 mi away ⇄
Greenham 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
Newbury 55 4.1 mi away ⇄
Inkpen 55 4.2 mi away ⇄
Kintbury 52 4.4 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Green 46 4.5 mi away ⇄
Lower Green 55 5.1 mi away ⇄
Headley (Basingstoke and Deane) 39 5.2 mi away ⇄
Vernham Street and Little Down 0 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Woolton Hill and Highclere a nice place to live?

Woolton Hill and Highclere has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Woolton Hill and Highclere is 45/100, 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 Woolton Hill and Highclere?

Woolton Hill and Highclere is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 149 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Woolton Hill and Highclere?

Among the top-rated schools in Woolton Hill and Highclere are St Martin's East Woodhay Church of England (Aided) Primary School, St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill and Woolton Hill Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Woolton Hill and Highclere in total.

What are house prices like in Woolton Hill and Highclere?

The current median house price in Woolton Hill and Highclere is £696,000, around 144% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £825,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 16%. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Woolton Hill and Highclere in context

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Postcode districts in Woolton Hill and Highclere

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