Town Pop. 1,985

Living in Charlton (Test Valley): Liveability Score 70/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Charlton (Test Valley) scores 70/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 82/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Notably, nothing falls below 44/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse.

Against the wider SP10 district average of 65/100, that is 5 points above. On lifestyle specifically, Charlton (Test Valley) sits 9 points below the SP10 district figure of 91/100. That sits 20 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: SP10 postcode district.

70
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
33.2 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 29 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 70% below national average
Shoplifting 4 crimes
↓ 74% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↓ 78% below national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Peake Way 7 crimes
  2. 2 Carter'S Meadow 7 crimes
  3. 3 Richborough Drive 7 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 5.663 · PM2.5 5.937 · PM10 10.138 µg/m³
76
Green Space 91
Parks Ample 17
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
44
4 schools in area · 22 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Portway Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Harrow Way Community SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Knights Enham Nursery and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • The Knights Enham Junior SchoolPrimary · 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
62
A&E departmentsRoyal Hampshire County Hospital13.1 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital17.1 mi
Salisbury District Hospital17.1 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Andover Health Centre Medical Practice0.6 mi
GP capacity1,355 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
53
Full fibre (FTTP)55.2%
available across Test Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 42 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
93
Employment rate61%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61%Unemployed0.8%Retired29.7%Student2.4%Other inactive6.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.2%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary22.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)20.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.7%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership80.8%
Among the least-deprived 7% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax Test Valley · 2026-27
A £1,537
B £1,794
C £2,050
D £2,306
E £2,818
F £3,331
G £3,843
H £4,612
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
62
Andover 0.8 mi
Grateley 6.3 mi
Whitchurch 7.1 mi
J9 M3 13.6 mi
J9 M3 14 mi
J8 M3 14.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
82
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £351,250 14
5-year monthly trend
All
£259k £306k £355k £402k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Andover 63 1.1 mi away ⇄
Penton Mewsey and Penton Grafton 39 1.2 mi away ⇄
Enham Alamein 53 1.8 mi away ⇄
Anna Valley and Upper Clatford 53 2.0 mi away ⇄
Weyhill 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Abbotts Ann 58 2.5 mi away ⇄
Picket Piece 54 2.7 mi away ⇄
Appleshaw 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Monxton 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Goodworth Clatford 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Red Rice 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Thruxton 36 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Charlton (Test Valley) a nice place to live?

Yes, Charlton (Test Valley) is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Charlton (Test Valley) is 70/100, 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 Charlton (Test Valley)?

Charlton (Test Valley) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 66 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Charlton (Test Valley)?

Among the top-rated schools in Charlton (Test Valley) are Portway Infant School and Harrow Way Community School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Charlton (Test Valley) in total.

What are house prices like in Charlton (Test Valley)?

The current median house price in Charlton (Test Valley) is £351,250, around 23% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 21%.

Charlton (Test Valley) in context

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Postcode districts in Charlton (Test Valley)

SP10 65 ⇄

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