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Living in Hangersley: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hangersley scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 85/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 31/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Hangersley places 4th of 6 in the BH24 postcode district. On economic health specifically, Hangersley sits 18 points above the BH24 district figure of 67/100. Below 30/100: schools (18), transport (22), healthcare (25) and lifestyle (25). Wider context for the surrounding area: BH24 postcode district.

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Hangersley scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
426 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 69 crimes
↑ 429% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 236% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 538% above national average
Burglary 15 crimes
↑ 994% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 435% above national average
other 33 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 19 crimes
  2. 2 Picket Hill 16 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 16 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 5.933 · PM2.5 5.699 · PM10 8.665 µg/m³
77
Green Space 85
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
18
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good
  • Poulner Infant School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Poulner Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
25
A&E departmentsRoyal Bournemouth Hospital7.8 mi
Salisbury District Hospital12.6 mi
Poole General Hospital13.2 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67.7%
Nearest GP surgeryCornerways Medical Centre0.8 mi
GP capacity984 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
31
Full fibre (FTTP)71.8%
available across New Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
48.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
48.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
84.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate54.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired30.4%Student4.1%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.8%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary13.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.2%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership84.1%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
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 South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
22
Hinton Admiral 7.4 mi
Sway 8 mi
New Milton 8.1 mi
J1 M27 8.2 mi
J1 M27 8.8 mi
J2 M27 11.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hangersley 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

Hightown (New Forest) 44 0.9 mi away ⇄
Ringwood 51 1.2 mi away ⇄
Burley Street 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Burley 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hyde (New Forest) 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ashley Heath 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Frogham 44 4.2 mi away ⇄
Thorney Hill 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Matchams 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Alderholt 39 5.1 mi away ⇄
Bransgore 47 5.2 mi away ⇄
Godshill (New Forest) 42 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hangersley a nice place to live?

Hangersley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hangersley 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 Hangersley?

Hangersley has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 167 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hangersley?

Among the top-rated schools in Hangersley are Poulner Infant School and Nursery and Poulner Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Hangersley in total.

Hangersley in context

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Postcode districts in Hangersley

BH24 47 ⇄

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