Town Pop. 31,987

Living in Chandler's Ford: Liveability Score 67/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Chandler's Ford is 67/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 61/100 against a national town median of 21/100. No other settlement in the SO50 postcode district scores higher. Chandler's Ford leads all 5.

Notably, nothing falls below 54/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. It scores 5 points above the SO50 postcode district as a whole, which averages 62/100. That sits 17 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: SO50 postcode district.

67
OUT OF 100
Good
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Chandler's Ford scores 67 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
47.6 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 709 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 182 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
Public order 116 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Other theft 95 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 90 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
other 331 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 157 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 91 crimes
  3. 3 Chandlers Ford 35 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 9.3 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
72
Green Space 77
Parks Ample 32
Sports Pitches Ample 20
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 12
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 23

Services

Schools
58
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 18 in area · 25 within 4km
2Outstanding13Good3Ungraded
  • Hiltingbury Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Lakeside SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Chandler's Ford Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Crestwood Community SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Fryern Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Fryern Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Hiltingbury Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Nightingale Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Scantabout Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Shakespeare Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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
56
A&E departmentsSouthampton General Hospital2.9 mi
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre3.5 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital4.5 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
2 GP surgeries in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,506 patients per GP
5dentists6pharmacies

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
57
Full fibre (FTTP)65.9%
available across Eastleigh
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 807 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate59.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.5%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.7%Student3.6%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.3%Skilled & technical31.1%Routine & elementary18.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.4%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership79%
Among the least-deprived 13% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
Council tax Eastleigh · 2026-27
A £1,561
B £1,822
C £2,082
D £2,342
E £2,862
F £3,383
G £3,903
H £4,684
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
61
Chandler's Ford 0.2 mi
Eastleigh 2 mi
Southampton Airport Parkway 2.7 mi
J13 M3 0.9 mi
J13 M3 1 mi
J12 M3 1.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
57
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 13
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 14
Retail Shopping Ample 98
Takeaways Ample 15
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 £400,000 243
Detached £555,000 125
Semi-detached £363,000 38
Terraced £312,750 56
Flat / Maisonette £192,500 24
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£180k £350k £524k £694k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Chilworth (Test Valley) 46 2.2 mi away ⇄
Eastleigh 62 2.2 mi away ⇄
Otterbourne 46 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hursley 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
North Baddesley 58 2.7 mi away ⇄
Compton (Winchester) 46 3.0 mi away ⇄
Colden Common 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Shawford 46 3.8 mi away ⇄
Twyford (Winchester) 56 3.9 mi away ⇄
Fisher's Pond 48 4.0 mi away ⇄
Romsey 63 4.2 mi away ⇄
Braishfield 42 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chandler's Ford a nice place to live?

Yes, Chandler's Ford is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Chandler's Ford is 67/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Chandler's Ford?

Chandler's Ford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 1,523 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chandler's Ford?

Among the top-rated schools in Chandler's Ford are Hiltingbury Infant School and Lakeside School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 18 rated schools in Chandler's Ford in total.

What are house prices like in Chandler's Ford?

The current median house price in Chandler's Ford is £400,000, around 40% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £555,000, semi-detached £363,000, terraced £312,750, flat £192,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%. There were 243 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Chandler's Ford in context

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Postcode districts in Chandler's Ford

SO50 62 ⇄
SO51 51 ⇄
SO52 54 ⇄
SO53 68 ⇄

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