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Living in Godshill (New Forest): Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Godshill (New Forest) is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 93/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 8/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 11 scored places sharing the SP6 postcode district, Godshill (New Forest) ranks 8th. Its economic health score runs 21 points above the SP6 district's 72/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: SP6 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

217.9 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 27 crimes

↑ 247% above national average

Public order 5 crimes

↑ 229% above national average

Vehicle crime 5 crimes

↑ 346% above national average

Burglary 5 crimes

↑ 511% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes

↑ 151% above national average

other 5 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Blissford Road 10 crimes
2 Parking Area 8 crimes
3 The Pines 7 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 4.44 · PM2.5 5.448 · PM10 8.334 µg/m³

Green Space 85

Parks None

Sports Pitches None

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsSalisbury District Hospital7.4 mi

Royal Bournemouth Hospital12.7 mi

Southampton General Hospital13.6 mi

Hospital waitsUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi

Routine referral (median)10 wks

Treated within 18 weeks66%

A&E seen within 4 hrs72.5%

Nearest GP surgeryThe Fordingbridge Surgery1.7 mi

GP capacity1,023 patients per GP

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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

Full fibre (FTTP)71.8%

available across New Forest

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

74.3%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate46.9%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed46.9%Unemployed2.3%Retired39.7%Student2.6%Other inactive8.4%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial48.7%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary14.7%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications12.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.3%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%

Home ownership89.2%

Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax New Forest · 2026-27

A £1,613

B £1,882

C £2,151

D £2,420

E £2,958

F £3,496

G £4,033

H £4,840

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

Dean 9.3 mi

Salisbury 9.8 mi

Ashurst New Forest 10.5 mi

J1 M27 7.2 mi

J1 M27 7.6 mi

J2 M27 9.6 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 2

Restaurants & Cafes Some 1

Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1

Retail Shopping Some 1

Takeaways None

Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Godshill (New Forest) 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Godshill (New Forest) a nice place to live?

Godshill (New Forest) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Godshill (New Forest) is 42/100, 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 Godshill (New Forest)?

Godshill (New Forest) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 51 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Godshill (New Forest) in context

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Postcode districts in Godshill (New Forest)

SP6 40 ⇄

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