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Living in Chilworth (Test Valley): Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chilworth (Test Valley) comes out at 46/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 50/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 29/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That places it last of the 3 scored places in the SO16 postcode district. The SO16 district averages 66/100, putting Chilworth (Test Valley) 20 points below its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 32 points below the SO16 district's 82/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SO16 postcode district.

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Chilworth (Test Valley) scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
29
253 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 94 crimes
↑ 205% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 39 crimes
↑ 178% above national average
Vehicle crime 32 crimes
↑ 621% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 154% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 127% above national average
other 40 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Rownhams Service Area 36 crimes
  2. 2 Chilworth Drove 20 crimes
  3. 3 Bracken Place 18 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 10.3 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
71
Green Space 79
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
41
2 schools in area · 37 within 4km
1Outstanding1Ungraded
  • Great Oaks SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Vermont SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    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
50
A&E departmentsSouthampton General Hospital1.5 mi
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre2.6 mi
Hythe Hospital6.3 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryPark and St Francis Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity1,688 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)55.2%
available across Test Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
13.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
13.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
88.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 41 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate54.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.7%Unemployed1.8%Retired28.9%Student3.9%Other inactive10.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.7%Skilled & technical33.1%Routine & elementary15.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)13.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.6%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership85%
Among the least-deprived 22% 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
51
Swaythling 1.9 mi
Chandler's Ford 2 mi
Southampton Airport Parkway 2.1 mi
J4 M27 0.7 mi
J14 M3 0.8 mi
J14 M3 0.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
44
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 15

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Chilworth (Test Valley) 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

North Baddesley 58 2.0 mi away ⇄
Chandler's Ford 67 2.2 mi away ⇄
Rownhams and Nursling 58 2.6 mi away ⇄
Southampton 66 2.7 mi away ⇄
Eastleigh 62 3.0 mi away ⇄
West End (Eastleigh) 66 3.7 mi away ⇄
Romsey 63 4.0 mi away ⇄
Otterbourne 46 4.5 mi away ⇄
Hursley 48 4.6 mi away ⇄
Colden Common 52 4.7 mi away ⇄
Marchwood 57 4.8 mi away ⇄
Totton 60 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Chilworth (Test Valley) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chilworth (Test Valley) is 46/100, 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 Chilworth (Test Valley)?

Crime levels in Chilworth (Test Valley) are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 29/100. There were 234 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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

Among the top-rated schools in Chilworth (Test Valley) is Great Oaks School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Chilworth (Test Valley) in total.

Chilworth (Test Valley) in context

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Postcode districts in Chilworth (Test Valley)

SO16 66 ⇄

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