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Living in Buriton: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Buriton is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is environment: 79/100 against a national town median of 64/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 8 scored places in the GU31 postcode district. It scores 15 points below the GU31 postcode district as a whole, which averages 51/100. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see GU31 postcode district.

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Buriton scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
409.6 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 47 crimes
↑ 467% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 668% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 548% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 455% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 652% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 19 crimes
  2. 2 Greenway Lane 11 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 7 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 5.676 · PM2.5 5.954 · PM10 9.919 µg/m³
76
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Buriton 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 departmentsQueen Alexandra Hospital9.9 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre13 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit15.1 mi
Hospital waitsPortsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.2%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Grange Surgery1.8 mi
GP capacity1,817 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)60.6%
available across East Hampshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate57.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.5%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.7%Student4.1%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.5%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary17%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.4%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership67.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax East Hampshire · 2026-27
A £1,563
B £1,823
C £2,084
D £2,344
E £2,865
F £3,386
G £3,907
H £4,688
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 Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Petersfield 2.1 mi
Liss 5.2 mi
Rowlands Castle 5.8 mi
J1 A3(M) 4.3 mi
J2 A3(M) 5.1 mi
J2 A3(M) 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Buriton 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

Petersfield 58 2.1 mi away ⇄
Sheet (East Hampshire) 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
South Harting 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Steep 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Clanfield (East Hampshire) 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
East Harting 45 3.7 mi away ⇄
East Meon 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Rogate 37 4.7 mi away ⇄
Catherington 52 4.7 mi away ⇄
Hill Brow and Rake 41 5.2 mi away ⇄
Horndean 63 5.4 mi away ⇄
Liss 44 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Buriton a nice place to live?

Buriton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Buriton is 36/100, 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 Buriton?

Buriton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 102 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Buriton?

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

Buriton in context

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Postcode districts in Buriton

GU31 51 ⇄

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