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Living in Brockenhurst: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Brockenhurst scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 82/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The SO42 district averages 45/100, putting Brockenhurst 6 points above its own postcode area.

On broadband specifically, Brockenhurst sits 54 points above the SO42 district figure of 28/100. Economic health (85), safety (80) and environment (80) also clear 80/100. Below 30/100: schools (14) and lifestyle (28). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SO42 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
71.2 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 63 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Shoplifting 36 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 14 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
other 43 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Paddock 45 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 27 crimes
  3. 3 Lymington Road 15 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 8.1 µg/m³
78
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area
1Good
  • Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School & Pre-SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsHythe Hospital7.5 mi
Southampton General Hospital9.4 mi
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre9.6 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,936 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
82
Full fibre (FTTP)71.8%
available across New Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 88 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate49%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49%Unemployed1.8%Retired38.2%Student2.6%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.4%Skilled & technical31.5%Routine & elementary16.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)14.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)49%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership77.4%
Among the least-deprived 15% 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 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
31
Brockenhurst 0.4 mi
Sway 2.7 mi
Beaulieu Road 4.1 mi
J1 M27 6.8 mi
J1 M27 7.2 mi
J2 M27 8.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 15
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 14
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £775,000 29
Detached £1,112,500 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Flat
£175k £610k £1.1m £1.5m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Sandy Down 0 1.9 mi away ⇄
Sway 51 2.6 mi away ⇄
Pilley 57 3.3 mi away ⇄
Mount Pleasant 56 3.4 mi away ⇄
Tiptoe 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
Lyndhurst 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Wootton (New Forest) 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Walhampton and Portmore 50 4.2 mi away ⇄
Lymington 60 4.5 mi away ⇄
Bashley 53 4.5 mi away ⇄
Hordle 52 4.7 mi away ⇄
Ashley (New Forest) 53 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brockenhurst a nice place to live?

Brockenhurst is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Brockenhurst is 51/100, 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 Brockenhurst?

Brockenhurst is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 192 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Brockenhurst?

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

What are house prices like in Brockenhurst?

The current median house price in Brockenhurst is £775,000, around 172% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £1,112,500. There were 29 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Brockenhurst

SO42 45 ⇄

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