Town Pop. 330

Living in Catherington: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Catherington is 52/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 43/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Catherington places 3rd of 4 in the PO8 postcode district. It scores 6 points below the PO8 postcode district as a whole, which averages 58/100. Safety (92) and economic health (84) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see PO8 postcode district.

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Catherington scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
484.8 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 73 crimes
↑ 564% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 279% above national average
Public order 19 crimes
↑ 786% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 634% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 591% above national average
other 26 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bowes-Lyon Court 33 crimes
  2. 2 Catherington Lane 8 crimes
  3. 3 Bridget Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 6.493 · PM2.5 5.941 · PM10 9.669 µg/m³
75
Green Space 28
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
43
3 schools in area · 14 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Catherington Church of England Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Horndean Church of England Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Horndean Technology CollegeSecondary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
43
A&E departmentsQueen Alexandra Hospital5.2 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre8.4 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit10.4 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryHorndean Surgery0.9 mi
GP capacity1,554 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
0.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate59.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.4%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.7%Student3.5%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.2%Skilled & technical32.9%Routine & elementary16.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.3%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership85.2%
Among the least-deprived 11% of areas in England
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
38
Rowlands Castle 3.2 mi
Bedhampton 4.8 mi
Havant 4.9 mi
J1 A3(M) 0.7 mi
J2 A3(M) 1 mi
J2 A3(M) 1.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Catherington 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

Horndean 63 0.8 mi away ⇄
Clanfield (East Hampshire) 52 1.3 mi away ⇄
Denmead 55 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hambledon (Winchester) 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Rowlands Castle 46 3.1 mi away ⇄
Waterlooville 63 3.4 mi away ⇄
Havant 61 4.5 mi away ⇄
Buriton 36 4.7 mi away ⇄
East Meon 37 5.0 mi away ⇄
Southwick (Winchester) 30 5.2 mi away ⇄
Soberton 41 5.3 mi away ⇄
Westbourne 50 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Catherington a nice place to live?

Catherington is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Catherington is 52/100, 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 Catherington?

Catherington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 160 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Catherington?

Among the top-rated schools in Catherington are Catherington Church of England Infant School and Horndean Church of England Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Catherington in total.

Catherington in context

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Postcode districts in Catherington

PO8 58 ⇄

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