Town Pop. 19,595

Living in Hedge End: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hedge End is 60/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where Hedge End most outperforms the national norm: 62/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 73/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Hedge End places 3rd of 7 in the SO30 postcode district. That is 10 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Broadband (81) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SO30 postcode district.

60
OUT OF 100
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Hedge End scores 60 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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SO30 0AE SO30 2AA SO30 3AA SO30 4AA SO30 9BX SO30 SO31

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
78.9 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 597 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 292 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 161 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Public order 114 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 88 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
other 295 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 260 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 168 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 52 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 11.1 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³
70
Green Space 76
Parks Ample 24
Sports Pitches Ample 14
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 12

Services

Schools
60
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 13 in area · 24 within 4km
13Good
  • Berrywood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Boorley ParkPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Botley Church of England Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Deer Park SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Freegrounds Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Freegrounds Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hightown Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Kanes Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Kings Copse Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Saint James' Church of England Primary 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
21
A&E departmentsRoyal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre3.2 mi
Hythe Hospital4.9 mi
Southampton General Hospital5.1 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryPeartree Practice2 mi
GP capacity2,411 patients per GP
2dentists3pharmacies

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
81
Full fibre (FTTP)65.9%
available across Eastleigh
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 422 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate64.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.1%Unemployed2.1%Retired24%Student2.9%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.1%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary22.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)20.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.4%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership77.6%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
Council tax Eastleigh · 2026-27
A £1,561
B £1,822
C £2,082
D £2,342
E £2,862
F £3,383
G £3,903
H £4,684
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 Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
62
Hedge End 1.1 mi
Botley 1.9 mi
Bursledon 2.3 mi
J7 M27 0.6 mi
J7 M27 0.8 mi
J8 M27 1.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
57
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 93
Takeaways Ample 14
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £350,000 173
Detached £470,000 62
Semi-detached £350,000 39
Terraced £280,000 45
Flat / Maisonette £176,000 27
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£163k £283k £407k £527k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Botley 48 1.1 mi away ⇄
West End (Eastleigh) 66 1.8 mi away ⇄
Bursledon 56 2.2 mi away ⇄
Durley 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Horton Heath 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
Curdridge 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Curbridge (Winchester) 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Whiteley 54 3.3 mi away ⇄
Netley 54 3.4 mi away ⇄
Hamble-le-Rice 54 4.0 mi away ⇄
Eastleigh 62 4.0 mi away ⇄
Locks Heath 64 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hedge End a nice place to live?

Hedge End is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hedge End is 60/100, 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 Hedge End?

Hedge End has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 1,547 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hedge End?

Among the top-rated schools in Hedge End are Berrywood Primary School, Boorley Park and Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 13 rated schools in Hedge End in total.

What are house prices like in Hedge End?

The current median house price in Hedge End is £350,000, around 23% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £470,000, semi-detached £350,000, terraced £280,000, flat £176,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 173 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Hedge End in context

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Postcode districts in Hedge End

SO30 59 ⇄
SO31 61 ⇄

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