Town Pop. 1,832

Living in Cadnam and Bartley: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cadnam and Bartley comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Cadnam and Bartley most outperforms the national norm: 87/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the SO40 postcode district, Cadnam and Bartley ranks 5th. It scores 11 points below the SO40 postcode district as a whole, which averages 56/100. On economic health specifically, Cadnam and Bartley sits 22 points above the SO40 district figure of 65/100. For the surrounding area, see SO40 postcode district.

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Cadnam and Bartley scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
113 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 91 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Burglary 31 crimes
↑ 383% above national average
Other theft 23 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
other 29 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 16 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 15 crimes
  3. 3 Woodlands Road 11 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
77
Green Space 90
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
27
2 schools in area · 8 within 4km
2Good
  • Bartley Church of England Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Copythorne CofE Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
12
A&E departmentsSouthampton General Hospital5.1 mi
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre6.6 mi
Hythe Hospital7.3 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryNew Horizons Medical Partnership2.1 mi
GP capacity1,641 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)71.8%
available across New Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
6.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
6.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 48 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate52.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.3%Unemployed1.5%Retired36.5%Student2.8%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.1%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary17.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.2%Apprenticeship8%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership87.4%
Among the least-deprived 24% 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
39
Ashurst New Forest 2.6 mi
Totton 3.6 mi
Redbridge 4.2 mi
J1 M27 0.8 mi
J1 M27 1.3 mi
J2 M27 2.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 12
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £472,500 16
Detached £570,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£512k £555k £600k £643k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Woodlands 51 1.4 mi away ⇄
Minstead 33 2.0 mi away ⇄
Ower (Copythorne) 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Ashurst 50 2.5 mi away ⇄
Totton 60 2.7 mi away ⇄
Lyndhurst 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Blackhill 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
East Wellow 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
West Wellow 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Plaitford 39 4.2 mi away ⇄
Landford and Nomansland 34 4.5 mi away ⇄
Rownhams and Nursling 58 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cadnam and Bartley a nice place to live?

Cadnam and Bartley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cadnam and Bartley is 45/100, 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 Cadnam and Bartley?

Cadnam and Bartley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 207 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cadnam and Bartley?

Among the top-rated schools in Cadnam and Bartley are Bartley Church of England Junior School and Copythorne CofE Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Cadnam and Bartley in total.

What are house prices like in Cadnam and Bartley?

The current median house price in Cadnam and Bartley is £472,500, around 66% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £570,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 19%.

Cadnam and Bartley in context

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Postcode districts in Cadnam and Bartley

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