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Living in Appleshaw: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Appleshaw scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Appleshaw most outperforms the national norm: 85/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 23/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Appleshaw places 8th of 17 in the SP11 postcode district. It scores 10 points below the SP11 postcode district as a whole, which averages 51/100. Its economic health score runs 8 points above the SP11 district's 77/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SP11 postcode district.

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Appleshaw scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
184.6 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 29 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 529% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 255% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 184% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 188% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Short Lane 13 crimes
  2. 2 Greensey 11 crimes
  3. 3 Chalkcroft Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 4.6 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
78
Green Space 31
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Appleshaw St Peter's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsRoyal Hampshire County Hospital15.7 mi
Salisbury District Hospital16.2 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital19.4 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.5%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Castle Practice2.7 mi
GP capacity1,615 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
23
Full fibre (FTTP)55.2%
available across Test Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
45.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
45.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate57.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.2%Unemployed2.6%Retired31.1%Student2.2%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.3%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary18.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.6%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership73%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
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
27
Andover 3.5 mi
Grateley 5.3 mi
Whitchurch 9.7 mi
J14 M4 15.2 mi
J14 M4 15.4 mi
J9 M3 16.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Appleshaw 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

Weyhill 40 1.4 mi away ⇄
Penton Mewsey and Penton Grafton 39 1.7 mi away ⇄
Thruxton 36 2.4 mi away ⇄
Monxton 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ludgershall (Wiltshire) 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Charlton (Test Valley) 70 2.8 mi away ⇄
Perham Down 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Abbotts Ann 58 3.7 mi away ⇄
Enham Alamein 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Andover 63 3.9 mi away ⇄
Anna Valley and Upper Clatford 53 4.0 mi away ⇄
Tidworth 44 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Appleshaw a nice place to live?

Appleshaw has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Appleshaw is 41/100, 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 Appleshaw?

Appleshaw is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 67 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Appleshaw?

Among the top-rated schools in Appleshaw is Appleshaw St Peter's CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Appleshaw in total.

Appleshaw in context

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Postcode districts in Appleshaw

SP11 51 ⇄

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