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Living in Bransgore: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bransgore scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Among the 5 scored places sharing the BH23 postcode district, Bransgore ranks 2nd. Against the wider BH23 district average of 61/100, that is 14 points below.

Its healthcare score runs 24 points below the BH23 district's 54/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Schools (14), lifestyle (14) and transport (22) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see BH23 postcode district.

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Bransgore scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
60.9 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 83 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 29 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Other theft 19 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 16 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↓ 68% below national average
other 40 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 18 crimes
  2. 2 Lyndhurst Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 Whitelands 9 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 8.1 µg/m³
79
Green Space 58
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Bransgore Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsRoyal Bournemouth Hospital3.8 mi
Poole General Hospital10.5 mi
Hythe Hospital14.6 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.5%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,443 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
51
Full fibre (FTTP)71.8%
available across New Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
71.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
71.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 92 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate52.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.1%Unemployed1.4%Retired34.5%Student3.8%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.9%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary16.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.6%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership81.3%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
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 South West 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
22
Hinton Admiral 2.2 mi
Christchurch 3.7 mi
New Milton 3.9 mi
J1 M27 11.2 mi
J1 M27 11.8 mi
J2 M27 14.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £425,000 34
Detached £540,000 13
Semi-detached £397,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Terraced
£364k £469k £577k £682k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Thorney Hill 43 1.3 mi away ⇄
Sopley 47 1.9 mi away ⇄
Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) 63 2.8 mi away ⇄
Burley 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bashley 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
New Milton 52 3.8 mi away ⇄
Wootton (New Forest) 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Burley Street 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Barton on Sea 54 4.2 mi away ⇄
Matchams 0 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hightown (New Forest) 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Tiptoe 53 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bransgore a nice place to live?

Bransgore has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bransgore 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 Bransgore?

Bransgore is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 203 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bransgore?

Among the top-rated schools in Bransgore is Bransgore Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bransgore in total.

What are house prices like in Bransgore?

The current median house price in Bransgore is £425,000, around 49% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £540,000, semi-detached £397,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 12%. There were 34 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Bransgore in context

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Postcode districts in Bransgore

BH23 61 ⇄

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