Town Pop. 1,115

Living in Brighstone: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Brighstone scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 43/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 20/100 against a town median of 47/100.

That is the highest score of the 6 places in the PO30 postcode district. Against the wider PO30 district average of 45/100, that is 5 points above. Its healthcare score runs 12 points above the PO30 district's 31/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PO30 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Brighstone scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
34.1 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 15 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 58% below national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hollis Drive 9 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 5 crimes
  3. 3 St Mary'S Court 5 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 4 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 8.4 µg/m³
80
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area
1Good
  • Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
43
A&E departmentsHythe Hospital14.4 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit14.8 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre18 mi
Hospital waitsIsle Of Wight NHS Trust5.1 mi
Routine referral (median)18 wks
Treated within 18 weeks44.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.9%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,777 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
59
Full fibre (FTTP)87.1%
available across Isle of Wight
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 44 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate36.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed36.4%Unemployed1.4%Retired52%Student2.6%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.6%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary21.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.2%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)4.6%
Home ownership85.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
20
Council tax Isle of Wight · 2026-27
A £1,751
B £2,042
C £2,334
D £2,626
E £3,210
F £3,793
G £4,377
H £5,252
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
29
Lymington Pier 9.6 mi
Shanklin 9.7 mi
Lymington Town 10 mi
J9 M27 17.1 mi
J9 M27 17.1 mi
J8 M27 17.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Brighstone 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

Shorwell 44 2.0 mi away ⇄
Shalfleet 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Chale Green 34 4.2 mi away ⇄
Rookley 39 5.3 mi away ⇄
Bouldnor 35 5.5 mi away ⇄
Yarmouth 38 5.9 mi away ⇄
Newport (Isle of Wight) 49 6.0 mi away ⇄
Freshwater and Totland 48 6.1 mi away ⇄
Godshill (Isle of Wight) 44 6.3 mi away ⇄
Norton (Isle of Wight) 49 6.4 mi away ⇄
Merstone 36 6.4 mi away ⇄
Great Thorness 0 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brighstone a nice place to live?

Brighstone is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Brighstone is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Brighstone?

Brighstone is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 38 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Brighstone?

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

Brighstone in context

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Postcode districts in Brighstone

PO30 45 ⇄

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