Town Pop. 280

Living in Curdridge: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Curdridge scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Curdridge most outperforms the national norm: 42/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 30/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That places it last of the 7 scored places in the SO30 postcode district. It scores 24 points below the SO30 postcode district as a whole, which averages 59/100. Its transport score runs 19 points below the SO30 district's 61/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SO30 postcode district.

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Curdridge scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
30
1,221.4 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 179 crimes
↑ 1820% above national average
Other theft 40 crimes
↑ 2205% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes
↑ 1318% above national average
Public order 25 crimes
↑ 1274% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 347% above national average
other 52 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ringlet Road 65 crimes
  2. 2 Quaveys Way 65 crimes
  3. 3 Botley 28 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 7.9 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
75
Green Space 55
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
26
2 schools in area · 10 within 4km
2Good
  • Boorley ParkPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Curdridge Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsRoyal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre5.9 mi
Hythe Hospital7.4 mi
Southampton General Hospital7.5 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryBishops Waltham Surgery2.7 mi
GP capacity1,583 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
62.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
62.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
87.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate58%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58%Unemployed1.9%Retired28%Student3.6%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.5%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary16.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.7%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership78.2%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
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 D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
42
Botley 0.7 mi
Hedge End 2.2 mi
Swanwick 3.3 mi
J7 M27 3 mi
J7 M27 3.3 mi
J9 M27 3.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Curdridge 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

Curbridge (Winchester) 42 1.4 mi away ⇄
Botley 48 1.5 mi away ⇄
Shedfield 38 2.0 mi away ⇄
Waltham Chase 47 2.1 mi away ⇄
Durley 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hedge End 60 2.5 mi away ⇄
Shirrell Heath 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Waltham 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Wickham 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Whiteley 54 2.8 mi away ⇄
Horton Heath 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Swanmore 48 3.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Curdridge a nice place to live?

Curdridge has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Curdridge is 35/100, 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 Curdridge?

Curdridge has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 30/100. There were 342 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Curdridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Curdridge are Boorley Park and Curdridge Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Curdridge in total.

Curdridge in context

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Postcode districts in Curdridge

SO30 59 ⇄
SO32 45 ⇄

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