Town Pop. 900

Living in Compton (Winchester): Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Compton (Winchester) is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 23/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 11th highest-scoring of the 20 places in the SO21 postcode district. Its economic health score runs 10 points above the SO21 district's 81/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: SO21 postcode district.

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Compton (Winchester) scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
177.8 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 50 crimes
↑ 67% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Burglary 19 crimes
↑ 503% above national average
Public order 17 crimes
↑ 191% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 132% above national average
other 37 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 30 crimes
  2. 2 Otterbourne Hill 12 crimes
  3. 3 Brooklyn Close 9 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 10.5 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
70
Green Space 62
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 9
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
3 schools in area · 13 within 4km
3Good
  • Compton All Saints Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Shepherds Down Special SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Twyford St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsRoyal Hampshire County Hospital2.4 mi
Southampton General Hospital6.8 mi
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre7.3 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryTwyford Surgery1 mi
GP capacity1,696 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
23
Full fibre (FTTP)45.6%
available across Winchester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
52.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
52.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate58.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired27.3%Student3.9%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial60.6%Skilled & technical27.6%Routine & elementary11.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)13.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)54.5%Apprenticeship3.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.3%
Home ownership78.9%
Among the least-deprived 11% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax Winchester · 2026-27
A £1,573
B £1,836
C £2,098
D £2,360
E £2,884
F £3,409
G £3,933
H £4,720
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
30
Shawford 0.5 mi
Chandler's Ford 3.2 mi
Winchester 3.5 mi
J11 M3 0.9 mi
J12 M3 1.7 mi
J11 M3 1.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Compton (Winchester) 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

Otterbourne 46 0.8 mi away ⇄
Shawford 46 0.9 mi away ⇄
Twyford (Winchester) 56 1.1 mi away ⇄
Colden Common 52 1.8 mi away ⇄
Hursley 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
Fisher's Pond 48 2.8 mi away ⇄
Chandler's Ford 67 3.0 mi away ⇄
Owslebury 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Winchester 59 3.1 mi away ⇄
Eastleigh 62 3.4 mi away ⇄
Sparsholt (Winchester) 48 4.6 mi away ⇄
Littleton (Winchester) 52 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Compton (Winchester) a nice place to live?

Compton (Winchester) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Compton (Winchester) 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 Compton (Winchester)?

Compton (Winchester) 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 Compton (Winchester)?

Among the top-rated schools in Compton (Winchester) are Compton All Saints Church of England Primary School, Shepherds Down Special School and Twyford St Mary's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Compton (Winchester) in total.

Compton (Winchester) in context

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Postcode districts in Compton (Winchester)

SO21 44 ⇄

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