Town Pop. 5,782

Living in Blackfield and Langley: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Blackfield and Langley is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health falls furthest short: 52/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100. Of the 3 places sharing the SO45 postcode district, Blackfield and Langley scores lowest.

It scores 13 points below the SO45 postcode district as a whole, which averages 54/100. On transport specifically, Blackfield and Langley sits 26 points below the SO45 district figure of 54/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SO45 postcode district.

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Blackfield and Langley scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
76
63.5 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 207 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 42 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 34 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Public order 20 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Shoplifting 16 crimes
↓ 64% below national average
other 48 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 27 crimes
  2. 2 Pavilion Gardens 18 crimes
  3. 3 Pendleton Gardens 13 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 6.9 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
76
Green Space 52
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
29
3 schools in area · 5 within 4km
3Good
  • Blackfield Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Cadland Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Fawley Infant 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 departmentsHythe Hospital2.7 mi
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre6.2 mi
Southampton General Hospital7.9 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryForestside Medical Practice3.2 mi
GP capacity1,496 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
47
Full fibre (FTTP)71.8%
available across New Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
75.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
75.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 126 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate50.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.6%Unemployed2.7%Retired33.1%Student2.6%Other inactive10.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.2%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary30.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.3%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership69%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
28
Hamble 4.3 mi
Netley 4.3 mi
Bursledon 5.5 mi
J8 M27 6.1 mi
J9 M27 6.4 mi
J8 M27 6.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Adequate 4
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 £340,000 37
Detached £400,000 23
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£313k £361k £412k £461k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Holbury 45 1.3 mi away ⇄
Ower (Fawley) 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Beaulieu 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hythe and Dibden Purlieu 61 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hook Park Estate 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hamble-le-Rice 54 3.8 mi away ⇄
Netley 54 4.4 mi away ⇄
East Boldre 40 4.4 mi away ⇄
Cowes 58 5.0 mi away ⇄
Locks Heath 64 5.4 mi away ⇄
Bursledon 56 5.5 mi away ⇄
Great Thorness 0 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Blackfield and Langley a nice place to live?

Blackfield and Langley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Blackfield and Langley 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 Blackfield and Langley?

Blackfield and Langley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 76/100. There were 367 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Blackfield and Langley?

Among the top-rated schools in Blackfield and Langley are Blackfield Primary and Nursery School, Cadland Primary School and Fawley Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Blackfield and Langley in total.

What are house prices like in Blackfield and Langley?

The current median house price in Blackfield and Langley is £340,000, around 19% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £400,000. There were 37 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Blackfield and Langley

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