Town Pop. 372

Living in Braishfield: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Braishfield comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Braishfield most outperforms the national norm: 95/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 10 scored places sharing the SO51 postcode district, Braishfield ranks 5th. Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate economic health (95) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The SO51 district averages 51/100, putting Braishfield 9 points below its own postcode area. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SO51 postcode district.

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Braishfield scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
180.1 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 38 crimes
↑ 207% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 292% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 437% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 116% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Green Pond Lane 11 crimes
  2. 2 Morleys Green 8 crimes
  3. 3 Knapp Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
76
Green Space 84
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Braishfield 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 Hospital6.1 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital6.2 mi
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre8 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Sarah Johnson and Partners2.6 mi
GP capacity1,524 patients per GP
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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
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
95
Employment rate56.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.4%Unemployed1.5%Retired31.7%Student4.6%Other inactive5.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial57.8%Skilled & technical28.4%Routine & elementary13.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.3%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership83%
Among the least-deprived 15% 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
25
Romsey 2.5 mi
Mottisfont & Dunbridge 3.5 mi
Chandler's Ford 4.6 mi
J4 M27 4.9 mi
J12 M3 5.1 mi
J12 M3 5.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Braishfield 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

Belbins 52 1.4 mi away ⇄
Timsbury (Test Valley) 41 1.8 mi away ⇄
Romsey 63 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hursley 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
Awbridge 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
North Baddesley 58 3.4 mi away ⇄
King's Somborne 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Shootash 51 4.1 mi away ⇄
Chandler's Ford 67 4.4 mi away ⇄
Newtown (Test Valley) 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Houghton (Test Valley) 41 4.8 mi away ⇄
Chilworth (Test Valley) 46 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Braishfield a nice place to live?

Braishfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Braishfield is 42/100, 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 Braishfield?

Braishfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 67 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Braishfield?

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

Braishfield in context

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Postcode districts in Braishfield

SO51 51 ⇄

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