Town Pop. 12,622

Living in Emsworth: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Emsworth scores 58/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Emsworth most outperforms the national norm: 57/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 39/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That is the highest score of the 4 places in the PO10 postcode district. That is 8 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (87) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PO10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
76.5 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 364 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 136 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 106 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Other theft 81 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 67 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
other 211 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 44 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 37 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 36 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 7.5 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
75
Green Space 67
Parks Ample 19
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
41
8 schools in area · 20 within 4km
6Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Bourne Community CollegeSecondary · inspected 2026
    Good
  • Emsworth Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Glenwood SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Southbourne Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Southbourne Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St James Church of England Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Warblington SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Westbourne Primary 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
47
A&E departmentsQueen Alexandra Hospital4.7 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre5.6 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit9 mi
Hospital waitsPortsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.2%
1 GP surgery in area 5 within 4km best 'Requires improvement'
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
39
Full fibre (FTTP)61%
available across Havant
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 330 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate54.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.7%Unemployed2%Retired32.2%Student2.5%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.7%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary17.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.2%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership72.2%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax Havant · 2026-27
A £1,547
B £1,804
C £2,062
D £2,320
E £2,836
F £3,351
G £3,867
H £4,640
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
57
Emsworth 0.1 mi
Warblington 1.2 mi
Southbourne 1.4 mi
J5 A3(M) 3.3 mi
J5 A3(M) 3.3 mi
J4 A3(M) 3.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
48
Pubs & Bars Adequate 8
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 16
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 10
Retail Shopping Ample 21
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Ample 17

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £400,000 102
Detached £575,000 41
Semi-detached £393,375 26
Terraced £356,500 26
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£178k £390k £608k £819k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Westbourne 50 1.0 mi away ⇄
Southbourne 53 1.4 mi away ⇄
North Hayling 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Havant 61 2.1 mi away ⇄
Hambrook and Nutbourne 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
West Thorney 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hambrook (Chichester) 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Rowlands Castle 46 2.8 mi away ⇄
Stoke 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Funtington 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bosham 47 4.1 mi away ⇄
Waterlooville 63 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Emsworth a nice place to live?

Emsworth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Emsworth is 58/100, 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 Emsworth?

Emsworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 965 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Emsworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Emsworth are Bourne Community College, Emsworth Primary School and Glenwood School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 8 rated schools in Emsworth in total.

What are house prices like in Emsworth?

The current median house price in Emsworth is £400,000, around 40% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £575,000, semi-detached £393,375, terraced £356,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%. There were 102 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Emsworth in context

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Postcode districts in Emsworth

PO10 56 ⇄

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