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Living in Hambledon (Winchester): Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hambledon (Winchester) comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Environment is where Hambledon (Winchester) most outperforms the national norm: 79/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. Schools falls furthest short: 5/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100.

That places it last of the 4 scored places in the PO7 postcode district. The PO7 district averages 60/100, putting Hambledon (Winchester) 21 points below its own postcode area. Its environment score runs 18 points above the PO7 district's 61/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PO7 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Hambledon (Winchester) scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
133.8 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
↑ 107% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 111% 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 5.868 · PM2.5 5.803 · PM10 9.815 µg/m³
76
Green Space 85
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Hambledon 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
3
A&E departmentsQueen Alexandra Hospital5.3 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre8.8 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit9.5 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Denmead Practice1.9 mi
GP capacity1,870 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
43
Full fibre (FTTP)45.6%
available across Winchester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
71.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
71.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 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
44
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 Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Portchester 6 mi
Rowlands Castle 6.1 mi
Cosham 6.2 mi
J1 A3(M) 3.8 mi
J2 A3(M) 3.9 mi
J2 A3(M) 4.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hambledon (Winchester) 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

Denmead 55 2.0 mi away ⇄
Soberton 41 2.3 mi away ⇄
Soberton Heath 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Catherington 52 3.1 mi away ⇄
Droxford 36 3.1 mi away ⇄
Clanfield (East Hampshire) 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
Horndean 63 3.4 mi away ⇄
Meonstoke and Corhampton 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Southwick (Winchester) 30 4.0 mi away ⇄
North Boarhunt 33 4.0 mi away ⇄
Waterlooville 63 4.4 mi away ⇄
Swanmore 48 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hambledon (Winchester) a nice place to live?

Hambledon (Winchester) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hambledon (Winchester) is 39/100, 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 Hambledon (Winchester)?

Hambledon (Winchester) 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.

Hambledon (Winchester) in context

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Postcode districts in Hambledon (Winchester)

PO7 60 ⇄

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