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Living in Bramdean: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bramdean scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 90/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 17/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the SO24 postcode district, Bramdean ranks 5th. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (94) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SO24 postcode district.

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Bramdean scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
378.5 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 28 crimes
↑ 375% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 1266% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 315% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 546% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 5 crimes
  2. 2 Longwood Dean Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 5 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 4.877 · PM2.5 5.794 · PM10 10.07 µg/m³
77
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsRoyal Hampshire County Hospital8.6 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital13.6 mi
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre14.9 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryWest Meon Surgery3.1 mi
GP capacity910 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
17
Full fibre (FTTP)45.6%
available across Winchester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
69.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
69.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
69.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate58.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.6%Unemployed2.8%Retired25.6%Student4.9%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.1%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary13.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.5%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership65.5%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax Winchester · 2026-27
A £1,573
B £1,836
C £2,098
D £2,360
E £2,884
F £3,409
G £3,933
H £4,720
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
17
Petersfield 8.5 mi
Winchester 8.6 mi
Shawford 9 mi
J9 M3 7.4 mi
J9 M3 7.5 mi
J10 M3 7.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
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 Bramdean 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

Cheriton 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Sutton 41 2.5 mi away ⇄
Ropley 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
West Meon 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
New Alresford 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Gundleton 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Monkwood 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Old Alresford 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Meonstoke and Corhampton 40 4.8 mi away ⇄
Soldridge 0 4.8 mi away ⇄
Four Marks 46 5.5 mi away ⇄
East Meon 37 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bramdean a nice place to live?

Bramdean has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bramdean is 40/100, 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 Bramdean?

Bramdean 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.

Bramdean in context

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Postcode districts in Bramdean

SO24 42 ⇄

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