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Living in Belbins: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Belbins comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 96/100 against a national town median of 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 10 scored places sharing the SO51 postcode district, Belbins ranks 3rd. Its economic health score runs 16 points above the SO51 district's 80/100. Safety (92) and environment (81) sit at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see SO51 postcode district.

52
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Settlement area

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Belbins scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
2,478.3 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 13 crimes
↑ 1597% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 11080% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 4808% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 4375% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 6240% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 17 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 6 crimes
  3. 3 Stockbridge Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 5.961 · PM10 9.493 µg/m³
76
Green Space 92
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
32
2 schools in area · 8 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Cupernham Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Cupernham Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
26
A&E departmentsSouthampton General Hospital5.4 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital7.3 mi
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre7.4 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Sarah Johnson and Partners1.4 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)55.2%
available across Test Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
53.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
53.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
96
Employment rate63.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.1%Unemployed1.5%Retired23.3%Student3.4%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.3%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary12.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)50.8%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership72.2%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
67
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 B
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
37
Romsey 1.3 mi
Mottisfont & Dunbridge 3.1 mi
Chandler's Ford 4.8 mi
J3 M27 4.4 mi
J4 M27 4.5 mi
J3 M27 4.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
41
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Belbins 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

Romsey 63 1.1 mi away ⇄
Timsbury (Test Valley) 41 1.3 mi away ⇄
Braishfield 42 1.4 mi away ⇄
Awbridge 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Shootash 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
North Baddesley 58 2.9 mi away ⇄
Newtown (Test Valley) 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hursley 48 4.2 mi away ⇄
East Wellow 42 4.5 mi away ⇄
King's Somborne 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Rownhams and Nursling 58 4.6 mi away ⇄
Chandler's Ford 67 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Belbins a nice place to live?

Belbins is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Belbins is 52/100, 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 Belbins?

Belbins is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 57 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Belbins?

Among the top-rated schools in Belbins is Cupernham Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Belbins in total.

Belbins in context

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Postcode districts in Belbins

SO51 51 ⇄

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