Town Pop. 7,538

Living in Holbury: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Holbury comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health falls furthest short: 52/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the SO45 postcode district.

It scores 9 points below the SO45 postcode district as a whole, which averages 54/100. Safety (82) also clears 80/100. On the national picture that lands Holbury in the middle half of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SO45 postcode district.

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Holbury scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
78.1 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 295 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 91 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 47 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 34 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Shoplifting 31 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
other 91 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 31 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 27 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 19 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 8 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
74
Green Space 51
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
37
5 schools in area · 8 within 4km
5Good
  • Blackfield Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Cadland Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Fawley Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Lift New ForestSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Manor Church of England Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsHythe Hospital1 mi
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre4.7 mi
Southampton General Hospital6.3 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Christopher Cole and Partners2.1 mi
GP capacity1,496 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
49
Full fibre (FTTP)71.8%
available across New Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 174 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate55%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55%Unemployed2.1%Retired31.1%Student2.4%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.7%Skilled & technical38.2%Routine & elementary30.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.1%Apprenticeship8.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership75.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 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
33
Netley 3 mi
Hamble 3.1 mi
Sholing 4.3 mi
J8 M27 4.9 mi
J8 M27 5.4 mi
J9 M27 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 33
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £305,000 41
Detached £379,250 14
Semi-detached £303,500 14
Terraced £239,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£245k £305k £368k £428k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Blackfield and Langley 41 1.3 mi away ⇄
Ower (Fawley) 0 1.9 mi away ⇄
Hythe and Dibden Purlieu 61 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hamble-le-Rice 54 2.7 mi away ⇄
Netley 54 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hook Park Estate 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Beaulieu 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bursledon 56 4.3 mi away ⇄
Locks Heath 64 4.6 mi away ⇄
East Boldre 40 5.0 mi away ⇄
Marchwood 57 5.2 mi away ⇄
Segensworth 64 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Holbury a nice place to live?

Holbury has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Holbury is 45/100, 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 Holbury?

Holbury is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 589 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Holbury?

Among the top-rated schools in Holbury are Blackfield Primary and Nursery School, Cadland Primary School and Fawley Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Holbury in total.

What are house prices like in Holbury?

The current median house price in Holbury is £305,000, around 7% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £379,250, semi-detached £303,500, terraced £239,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%. There were 41 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Holbury in context

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Postcode districts in Holbury

SO45 54 ⇄

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