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Living in Hambrook (Chichester): Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hambrook (Chichester) scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Hambrook (Chichester) most outperforms the national norm: 36/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 25/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Hambrook (Chichester) places 9th of 12 in the PO18 postcode district. The PO18 district averages 38/100, putting Hambrook (Chichester) 5 points above its own postcode area. Below 30/100: healthcare (18) and schools (26). For the surrounding area, see PO18 postcode district.

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Hambrook (Chichester) scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
1,363.6 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 62 crimes
↑ 1109% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 46 crimes
↑ 1865% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 38 crimes
↑ 3529% above national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 1794% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 2311% above national average
other 37 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cemetery Lane 14 crimes
  2. 2 Newells Lane 11 crimes
  3. 3 Emsworth Common Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 6.012 · PM10 10.531 µg/m³
75
Green Space 66
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
26

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
18
A&E departmentsQueen Alexandra Hospital8 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre8.7 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit12.3 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.9%
Nearest GP surgerySouthbourne Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity1,545 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
25
Full fibre (FTTP)67.3%
available across Chichester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
73.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
73.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
80.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate56.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.9%Unemployed1.9%Retired28.7%Student3.4%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.8%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary19%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.9%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership72.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
Council tax Chichester · 2026-27
A £1,647
B £1,921
C £2,196
D £2,470
E £3,019
F £3,568
G £4,117
H £4,940
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
36
Nutbourne 1 mi
Southbourne 1.5 mi
Bosham 1.8 mi
J3 A3(M) 6 mi
J5 A3(M) 6 mi
J5 A3(M) 6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hambrook (Chichester) 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

Hambrook and Nutbourne 48 0.9 mi away ⇄
Funtington 43 0.9 mi away ⇄
Southbourne 53 1.6 mi away ⇄
Westbourne 50 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bosham 47 2.1 mi away ⇄
Emsworth 58 2.7 mi away ⇄
Fishbourne (Chichester) 54 3.2 mi away ⇄
West Thorney 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Mid Lavant 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
West Itchenor 49 4.2 mi away ⇄
Rowlands Castle 46 4.3 mi away ⇄
North Hayling 40 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hambrook (Chichester) a nice place to live?

Hambrook (Chichester) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hambrook (Chichester) is 43/100, 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 Hambrook (Chichester)?

Hambrook (Chichester) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 210 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Hambrook (Chichester)

PO18 38 ⇄

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