Town Pop. 1,352

Living in Anna Valley and Upper Clatford: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Anna Valley and Upper Clatford is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 44/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 40/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Anna Valley and Upper Clatford places 4th of 17 in the SP11 postcode district. Its transport score runs 9 points above the SP11 district's 35/100. Safety (93) and economic health (88) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see SP11 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
124.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 71 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Burglary 19 crimes
↑ 303% above national average
Vehicle crime 17 crimes
↑ 163% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
other 34 crimes
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  1. 1 Poppy Close 19 crimes
  2. 2 Blossom Close 14 crimes
  3. 3 Juniper Close 13 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.25 · PM2.5 5.772 · PM10 9.502 µg/m³
77
Green Space 76
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
30
6 schools in area · 21 within 4km
4Good2Ungraded
  • Anton Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Balksbury Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • John Hanson Community SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, AndoverPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Anton Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Balksbury Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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
18
A&E departmentsRoyal Hampshire County Hospital11.3 mi
Salisbury District Hospital15.6 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital17.6 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryCharlton Hill Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity1,355 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
40
Full fibre (FTTP)55.2%
available across Test Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
51.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
51.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 49 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate59.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed59.5%Unemployed2.2%Retired28.5%Student2.6%Other inactive7.2%
Professional & managerial48.8%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary18.1%
No qualifications11.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.1%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership76.6%
Among the least-deprived 15% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax Test Valley · 2026-27
A £1,537
B £1,794
C £2,050
D £2,306
E £2,818
F £3,331
G £3,843
H £4,612
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 Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
44
Andover 1.3 mi
Grateley 5.3 mi
Whitchurch 7.8 mi
J9 M3 12.3 mi
J9 M3 12.7 mi
J10 M3 13.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
40
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £357,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£401k £415k £429k £443k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Anna Valley and Upper Clatford a nice place to live?

Anna Valley and Upper Clatford is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Anna Valley and Upper Clatford is 53/100, 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 Anna Valley and Upper Clatford?

Anna Valley and Upper Clatford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 168 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Anna Valley and Upper Clatford?

Among the top-rated schools in Anna Valley and Upper Clatford are Anton Infant School, Balksbury Infant School and John Hanson Community School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Anna Valley and Upper Clatford in total.

What are house prices like in Anna Valley and Upper Clatford?

The current median house price in Anna Valley and Upper Clatford is £357,500, around 25% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 14%.

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