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Living in Awbridge: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Awbridge is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 93/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 10 scored places sharing the SO51 postcode district, Awbridge ranks 7th. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider SO51 district average of 51/100, that is 10 points below. For the surrounding area, see SO51 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
157.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 18 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 1023% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 252% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 149% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
other 7 crimes
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  1. 1 Salisbury Road 7 crimes
  2. 2 Ryedown Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 Stanbridge Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 5.285 · PM2.5 5.753 · PM10 9.186 µg/m³
77
Green Space 84
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Awbridge Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsSouthampton General Hospital6.7 mi
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre8.9 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital9.4 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryAbbeywell Surgery2.4 mi
GP capacity1,524 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)55.2%
available across Test Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
10%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
10%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
89.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
93
Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed56.2%Unemployed1.3%Retired28.6%Student5%Other inactive8.9%
Professional & managerial50.7%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary13.9%
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.9%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership80.5%
Among the least-deprived 36% 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
19
Mottisfont & Dunbridge 1.4 mi
Romsey 2.6 mi
Dean 4.5 mi
J2 M27 4.7 mi
J2 M27 4.7 mi
J3 M27 5.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
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 Awbridge 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Awbridge a nice place to live?

Awbridge has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Awbridge 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 Awbridge?

Awbridge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Awbridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Awbridge is Awbridge Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Awbridge in total.

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