Town Pop. 6,714

Living in Barton on Sea: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Barton on Sea comes out at 54/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport is where Barton on Sea most outperforms the national norm: 48/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. No other settlement in the BH25 postcode district scores higher. Barton on Sea leads all 4.

Safety (95) and economic health (85) sit at 80/100 or above. That puts Barton on Sea in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: BH25 postcode district.

54
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Barton on Sea scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
25 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 67 crimes
↓ 70% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↓ 84% below national average
Shoplifting 14 crimes
↓ 73% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↓ 69% below national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↓ 71% below national average
other 45 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cliffe Road 13 crimes
  2. 2 Cliff Crescent 12 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 8 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 8.3 µg/m³
78
Green Space 34
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
30
4 schools in area · 8 within 4km
3Good1Inadequate
  • New Milton Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • New Milton Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • The Eaglewood SchoolAlternative provision · inspected 2025
    Good
  • The Arnewood SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Inadequate

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

Healthcare
21
A&E departmentsRoyal Bournemouth Hospital5.8 mi
Poole General Hospital12.4 mi
Hythe Hospital13.3 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryCoastal Medical Partnership1.1 mi
GP capacity1,381 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
54
Full fibre (FTTP)71.8%
available across New Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 237 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate36.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed36.9%Unemployed1.3%Retired53.8%Student1.3%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.3%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary20.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)31%Apprenticeship8%Other (incl. vocational)5.4%
Home ownership87.7%
Among the least-deprived 8% 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 South West 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
48
New Milton 1.1 mi
Hinton Admiral 2.2 mi
Sway 3.9 mi
J1 M27 12.6 mi
J1 M27 13.1 mi
J2 M27 15.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
48
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £480,000 70
Detached £555,000 50
Flat / Maisonette £241,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Flat
£220k £420k £625k £825k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

New Milton 52 1.0 mi away ⇄
Ashley (New Forest) 53 1.8 mi away ⇄
Bashley 53 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hordle 52 2.5 mi away ⇄
Tiptoe 53 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wootton (New Forest) 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Milford on Sea 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Everton (New Forest) 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) 63 3.7 mi away ⇄
Sway 51 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bransgore 47 4.2 mi away ⇄
Mount Pleasant 56 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Barton on Sea a nice place to live?

Barton on Sea is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Barton on Sea is 54/100, 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 Barton on Sea?

Barton on Sea is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 168 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Barton on Sea?

Among the top-rated schools in Barton on Sea are New Milton Infant School, New Milton Junior School and The Eaglewood School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Barton on Sea in total.

What are house prices like in Barton on Sea?

The current median house price in Barton on Sea is £480,000, around 68% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £555,000, flat £241,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 18%. There were 70 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Barton on Sea

BH25 52 ⇄

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