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Living in Droxford: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Droxford is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Environment is where Droxford most outperforms the national norm: 79/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 13 scored places sharing the SO32 postcode district, Droxford ranks 12th. It scores 9 points below the SO32 postcode district as a whole, which averages 45/100. On environment specifically, Droxford sits 13 points above the SO32 district figure of 66/100. For the surrounding area, see SO32 postcode district.

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Droxford scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
162.2 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 37 crimes
↑ 150% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 157% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Long Road 20 crimes
  2. 2 Rushmere Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Pitt Hill Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 9.1 µg/m³
77
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
5
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good
  • Droxford Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Meonstoke Church of England Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsQueen Alexandra Hospital7.7 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital10.6 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit11 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryBishops Waltham Surgery3.2 mi
GP capacity1,358 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)45.6%
available across Winchester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
5.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
5.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate55.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.1%Unemployed1.2%Retired31%Student3.8%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.5%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary14.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.1%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership74%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
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 E
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Botley 6 mi
Hedge End 7.1 mi
Portchester 7.7 mi
J1 A3(M) 6.7 mi
J10 M27 6.7 mi
J11 M27 6.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Droxford 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

Soberton 41 1.2 mi away ⇄
Meonstoke and Corhampton 40 1.4 mi away ⇄
Swanmore 48 2.3 mi away ⇄
Soberton Heath 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hambledon (Winchester) 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Waltham Chase 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
Shirrell Heath 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Waltham 50 3.3 mi away ⇄
Shedfield 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
West Meon 39 4.3 mi away ⇄
North Boarhunt 33 4.8 mi away ⇄
Wickham 37 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Droxford a nice place to live?

Droxford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Droxford is 36/100, 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 Droxford?

Droxford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 72 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Droxford?

Among the top-rated schools in Droxford are Droxford Junior School and Meonstoke Church of England Infant School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Droxford in total.

Droxford in context

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Postcode districts in Droxford

SO32 45 ⇄

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