Town Pop. 571

Living in Chilbolton: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chilbolton scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Chilbolton most outperforms the national norm: 91/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 4/100 against a town median of 23/100.

Among the 11 scored places sharing the SO20 postcode district, Chilbolton ranks 3rd. On economic health specifically, Chilbolton sits 14 points above the SO20 district figure of 77/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see SO20 postcode district.

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Chilbolton scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
91.1 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 15 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 211% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 351% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 165% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 10 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 8 crimes
  3. 3 Old Station Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 4.778 · PM2.5 5.627 · PM10 9.46 µg/m³
78
Green Space 51
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsRoyal Hampshire County Hospital7.8 mi
Southampton General Hospital15 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital16.3 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.8 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryStockbridge Practice3.6 mi
GP capacity1,071 patients per GP
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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
71
Full fibre (FTTP)55.2%
available across Test Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate51.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.9%Unemployed1.1%Retired37.3%Student2.2%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.7%Skilled & technical31.5%Routine & elementary14.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.1%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership78.2%
Among the least-deprived 33% 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 D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
10
Andover 4.5 mi
Whitchurch 7.2 mi
Grateley 7.9 mi
J9 M3 8.5 mi
J9 M3 8.9 mi
J10 M3 9.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Chilbolton 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

Wherwell 43 0.7 mi away ⇄
Goodworth Clatford 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Longstock 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Barton Stacey 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Red Rice 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Stockbridge 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Crawley (Winchester) 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
Anna Valley and Upper Clatford 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Andover 63 4.4 mi away ⇄
Sutton Scotney 37 4.4 mi away ⇄
Abbotts Ann 58 4.4 mi away ⇄
Picket Piece 54 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chilbolton a nice place to live?

Chilbolton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chilbolton is 42/100, 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 Chilbolton?

Chilbolton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 52 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Chilbolton in context

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Postcode districts in Chilbolton

SO20 38 ⇄

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