Town Pop. 173

Living in Alverstone Garden Village: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Alverstone Garden Village scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Alverstone Garden Village most outperforms the national norm: 39/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 26/100 versus a median of 47/100.

No other settlement in the PO36 postcode district scores higher. Alverstone Garden Village leads all 7. Against the wider PO36 district average of 44/100, that is 5 points above. On transport specifically, Alverstone Garden Village sits 14 points below the PO36 district figure of 53/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PO36 postcode district.

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Alverstone Garden Village scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
202.3 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 15 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
Drugs 5 crimes
↑ 776% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 255% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 273% above national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 8 crimes
  2. 2 Milestone Crescent 7 crimes
  3. 3 Hope Mead 7 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 8.8 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Newchurch Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsGosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit8.8 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre10.6 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital13.6 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 surgeryThe Bay Medical Practice1.7 mi
GP capacity1,324 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
68
Full fibre (FTTP)87.1%
available across Isle of Wight
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate45.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed45.9%Unemployed1.4%Retired40.6%Student2.4%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.2%Skilled & technical39.6%Routine & elementary19.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.8%Apprenticeship8.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership89.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
26
Council tax Isle of Wight · 2026-27
A £1,751
B £2,042
C £2,334
D £2,626
E £3,210
F £3,793
G £4,377
H £5,252
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
39
Sandown 1.4 mi
Lake 1.7 mi
Shanklin 2.2 mi
J2 M275 11 mi
J2 M275 11.4 mi
J1 M275 11.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Alverstone Garden Village 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

Newchurch (Isle of Wight) 45 0.8 mi away ⇄
Winford (Isle of Wight) 46 0.9 mi away ⇄
Sandown 46 1.4 mi away ⇄
Hale Common 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
Arreton 39 2.0 mi away ⇄
Brading 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Shanklin 48 2.3 mi away ⇄
Yaverland 40 2.4 mi away ⇄
Merstone 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Havenstreet 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Godshill (Isle of Wight) 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wroxall 42 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Alverstone Garden Village a nice place to live?

Alverstone Garden Village has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Alverstone Garden Village is 49/100, 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 Alverstone Garden Village?

Alverstone Garden Village is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 35 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Alverstone Garden Village?

Among the top-rated schools in Alverstone Garden Village is Newchurch Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Alverstone Garden Village in total.

Alverstone Garden Village in context

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Postcode districts in Alverstone Garden Village

PO36 44 ⇄

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