Town Pop. 5,820

Living in Denmead: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Denmead comes out at 55/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 86/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the PO7 postcode district.

The PO7 district averages 60/100, putting Denmead 5 points below its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Denmead sits 20 points above the PO7 district figure of 66/100. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PO7 postcode district.

55
OUT OF 100
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
47.3 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 140 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 33 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 31 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
Public order 26 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Peakfield 14 crimes
  2. 2 Southernhay 14 crimes
  3. 3 Ashling Close 12 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 6.9 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
75
Green Space 14
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
29
3 schools in area · 11 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Denmead Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Rachel Madocks SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Denmead Junior SchoolPrimary · 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
38
A&E departmentsQueen Alexandra Hospital3.1 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre6.6 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit7.8 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%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,791 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)45.6%
available across Winchester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 163 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate59.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.2%Unemployed1.9%Retired27.2%Student3.2%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.4%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary18.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.1%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership76.5%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
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 Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
38
Cosham 4.3 mi
Portchester 4.5 mi
Bedhampton 4.7 mi
J3 A3(M) 3.1 mi
J2 A3(M) 3.1 mi
J2 A3(M) 3.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 9
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £371,800 51
Detached £519,000 22
Semi-detached £360,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£266k £377k £491k £602k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hambledon (Winchester) 39 2.0 mi away ⇄
Waterlooville 63 2.5 mi away ⇄
Southwick (Winchester) 30 2.5 mi away ⇄
Horndean 63 2.5 mi away ⇄
Catherington 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
Soberton Heath 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
North Boarhunt 33 3.6 mi away ⇄
Clanfield (East Hampshire) 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Soberton 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Rowlands Castle 46 4.7 mi away ⇄
Havant 61 4.7 mi away ⇄
Droxford 36 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Denmead a nice place to live?

Denmead is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Denmead is 55/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Denmead?

Denmead is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 275 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Denmead?

Among the top-rated schools in Denmead are Denmead Infant School and Rachel Madocks School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Denmead in total.

What are house prices like in Denmead?

The current median house price in Denmead is £371,800, around 30% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £519,000, semi-detached £360,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 20%. There were 51 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Denmead in context

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Postcode districts in Denmead

PO7 60 ⇄

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