Town Pop. 2,591

Living in Bosham: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bosham scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 37/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 39/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 12 scored places sharing the PO18 postcode district, Bosham ranks 8th. The PO18 district averages 38/100, putting Bosham 9 points above its own postcode area. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see PO18 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
53.3 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 50 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
other 31 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Broadbridge Court 14 crimes
  2. 2 Hamilton Gardens 10 crimes
  3. 3 Walton Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Bosham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsSt Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre9 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital9.2 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit12.8 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.9%
Nearest GP surgerySouthbourne Surgery2.4 mi
GP capacity1,614 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
39
Full fibre (FTTP)67.3%
available across Chichester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
66.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
66.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 94 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate51.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.7%Unemployed2.5%Retired34.2%Student3.4%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53%Skilled & technical32.6%Routine & elementary14.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.2%Level 3 (A levels)14.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)50.1%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership72.8%
Among the least-deprived 22% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax Chichester · 2026-27
A £1,647
B £1,921
C £2,196
D £2,470
E £3,019
F £3,568
G £4,117
H £4,940
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 Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
37
Bosham 0.6 mi
Fishbourne 1.6 mi
Nutbourne 1.7 mi
J5 A3(M) 7.2 mi
J5 A3(M) 7.3 mi
J4 A3(M) 7.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Ample 20

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £512,500 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£435k £662k £895k £1.1m 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Hambrook and Nutbourne 48 1.6 mi away ⇄
Fishbourne (Chichester) 54 1.7 mi away ⇄
Hambrook (Chichester) 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
West Itchenor 49 2.4 mi away ⇄
Funtington 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Southbourne 53 2.7 mi away ⇄
Birdham 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Shipton Green 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
West Thorney 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Chichester 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hunston 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Westbourne 50 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bosham a nice place to live?

Bosham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bosham is 47/100, 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 Bosham?

Bosham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 138 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bosham?

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

What are house prices like in Bosham?

The current median house price in Bosham is £512,500, around 80% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 27%.

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Postcode districts in Bosham

PO18 38 ⇄

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