Town Pop. 2,171

Living in Ashurst: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ashurst scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Ashurst most outperforms the national norm: 50/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Ashurst places 4th of 6 in the SO40 postcode district. It scores 6 points below the SO40 postcode district as a whole, which averages 56/100. Economic health (80) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: SO40 postcode district.

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Ashurst scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
111.9 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 121 crimes
↑ 67% above national average
Public order 31 crimes
↑ 120% above national average
Burglary 26 crimes
↑ 243% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 24 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 33% above national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 48 crimes
  2. 2 Hospital 37 crimes
  3. 3 Woodlands Road 23 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 8.5 µg/m³
77
Green Space 85
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
42
2 schools in area · 14 within 4km
2Good
  • Foxhills Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Foxhills Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsSouthampton General Hospital3.8 mi
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre4.9 mi
Hythe Hospital5.4 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryNew Horizons Medical Partnership1.4 mi
GP capacity1,376 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)71.8%
available across New Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
40.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
40.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
79.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 61 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate49.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.9%Unemployed2%Retired37%Student3.4%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.5%Skilled & technical32.8%Routine & elementary20.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)34%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership87.1%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax New Forest · 2026-27
A £1,613
B £1,882
C £2,151
D £2,420
E £2,958
F £3,496
G £4,033
H £4,840
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
50
Ashurst New Forest 0.6 mi
Totton 2.1 mi
Redbridge 2.7 mi
J1 M271 3 mi
J1 M27 3.3 mi
J2 M27 3.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £617,500 22
Detached £617,500 22
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£498k £537k £577k £616k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Woodlands 51 1.1 mi away ⇄
Totton 60 1.7 mi away ⇄
Cadnam and Bartley 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Lyndhurst 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Marchwood 57 3.4 mi away ⇄
Minstead 33 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ower (Copythorne) 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Rownhams and Nursling 58 4.1 mi away ⇄
East Wellow 42 5.2 mi away ⇄
Blackhill 0 5.2 mi away ⇄
Hythe and Dibden Purlieu 61 5.5 mi away ⇄
Southampton 66 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashurst a nice place to live?

Ashurst is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Ashurst is 50/100, 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 Ashurst?

Ashurst has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 243 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ashurst?

Among the top-rated schools in Ashurst are Foxhills Infant School and Foxhills Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Ashurst in total.

What are house prices like in Ashurst?

The current median house price in Ashurst is £617,500, around 117% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £617,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 22 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Ashurst in context

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Postcode districts in Ashurst

SO40 56 ⇄

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