Town Pop. 14,643

Living in Yateley: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Yateley is 55/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 92/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That places it last of the 4 scored places in the GU17 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 32 points above the GU17 district's 60/100. Safety (90) and economic health (85) also clear 80/100. On the national picture that lands Yateley in the top quarter of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see GU17 postcode district.

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Yateley scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
53.5 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 294 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 197 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 80 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Shoplifting 41 crimes
↓ 64% below national average
Other theft 39 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
other 132 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tindal Close 35 crimes
  2. 2 Vigo Lane 34 crimes
  3. 3 Vicarage Road 32 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 7.4 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 25
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
50
10 schools in area · 14 within 4km
7Good3Ungraded
  • Frogmore Community CollegeSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Frogmore Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Frogmore Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Newlands Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Westfields Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Westfields Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Yateley SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Cranford Park Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Potley Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • St Michael's Church of England Primary School, SandhurstPrimary
    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
11
A&E departmentsFrimley Park Hospital3 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital8.5 mi
Royal Surrey County Hospital10.7 mi
Hospital waitsFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
Nearest GP surgeryOakley Health Group1.8 mi
GP capacity2,250 patients per GP
3dentists3pharmacies

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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across Hart
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 319 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate59.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.7%Unemployed2.4%Retired27.3%Student3.4%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.9%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary19.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.2%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership82.1%
Among the least-deprived 10% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
46
Council tax Hart · 2026-27
A £1,600
B £1,867
C £2,133
D £2,400
E £2,933
F £3,467
G £4,000
H £4,800
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 Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
37
Sandhurst 1.5 mi
Crowthorne 2.2 mi
Blackwater 2.5 mi
J4A M3 2.7 mi
J4A M3 2.9 mi
J4 M3 3.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 9
Retail Shopping Ample 32
Takeaways Adequate 7
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 £427,000 127
Detached £585,000 31
Semi-detached £475,000 34
Terraced £365,000 44
Flat / Maisonette £220,000 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£212k £370k £532k £690k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Eversley Cross 40 1.3 mi away ⇄
Minley 0 1.5 mi away ⇄
Eversley Centre 42 1.8 mi away ⇄
Blackwater (Hart) 65 1.9 mi away ⇄
Finchampstead 47 2.2 mi away ⇄
Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) 59 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hawley (Hart) 64 2.5 mi away ⇄
Crowthorne 58 2.9 mi away ⇄
Eversley 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Elvetham Heath 54 3.1 mi away ⇄
Lower Common 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hartley Wintney 37 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Yateley a nice place to live?

Yateley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Yateley is 55/100, 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 Yateley?

Yateley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 783 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Yateley?

Among the top-rated schools in Yateley are Frogmore Community College, Frogmore Infant School and Frogmore Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 10 rated schools in Yateley in total.

What are house prices like in Yateley?

The current median house price in Yateley is £427,000, around 50% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £585,000, semi-detached £475,000, terraced £365,000, flat £220,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 11%. There were 127 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Yateley in context

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Postcode districts in Yateley

GU17 58 ⇄
GU46 54 ⇄

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