Town Pop. 33,223

Living in Horndean: Liveability Score 63/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Horndean scores 63/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 52/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. That is the highest score of the 4 places in the PO7 postcode district.

No category drops below 40/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. Its healthcare score runs 9 points above the PO7 district's 43/100. That is 13 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PO7 postcode district.

63
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
56.2 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 921 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 206 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
Public order 134 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 127 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Shoplifting 123 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
other 355 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 89 crimes
  2. 2 Robin Gardens 49 crimes
  3. 3 Puffin Walk 46 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 7.5 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
74
Green Space 26
Parks Ample 16
Sports Pitches Ample 15
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 13

Services

Schools
52
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 14 in area · 18 within 4km
12Good2Ungraded
  • Catherington Church of England Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Clanfield Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Hart Plain Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Horndean Church of England Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Horndean Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Padnell Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Padnell Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Petersgate Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Queen's Inclosure Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Rachel Madocks SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good

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
52
A&E departmentsQueen Alexandra Hospital3.3 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre6.4 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit8.5 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
4 GP surgeries in area 5 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,588 patients per GP
4dentists6pharmacies

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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)60.6%
available across East Hampshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 741 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed2.3%Retired29.2%Student2.7%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.3%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary24.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)19.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.7%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership78.3%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax East Hampshire · 2026-27
A £1,563
B £1,823
C £2,084
D £2,344
E £2,865
F £3,386
G £3,907
H £4,688
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
51
Rowlands Castle 2.7 mi
Bedhampton 4 mi
Havant 4.1 mi
J2 A3(M) 0.6 mi
J2 A3(M) 0.8 mi
J1 A3(M) 1.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
40
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 17
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 15
Retail Shopping Ample 63
Takeaways Ample 18
Fitness Ample 13

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £360,000 271
Detached £453,000 117
Semi-detached £350,000 74
Terraced £281,750 54
Flat / Maisonette £173,750 26
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£137k £256k £377k £496k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Catherington 52 0.8 mi away ⇄
Clanfield (East Hampshire) 52 2.1 mi away ⇄
Rowlands Castle 46 2.5 mi away ⇄
Denmead 55 2.5 mi away ⇄
Waterlooville 63 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hambledon (Winchester) 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Havant 61 3.7 mi away ⇄
Southwick (Winchester) 30 4.8 mi away ⇄
Westbourne 50 5.0 mi away ⇄
Emsworth 58 5.1 mi away ⇄
Buriton 36 5.4 mi away ⇄
Soberton 41 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Horndean a nice place to live?

Horndean is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Horndean is 63/100, 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 Horndean?

Horndean is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 1,866 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Horndean?

Among the top-rated schools in Horndean are Catherington Church of England Infant School, Clanfield Junior School and Hart Plain Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 14 rated schools in Horndean in total.

What are house prices like in Horndean?

The current median house price in Horndean is £360,000, around 26% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £453,000, semi-detached £350,000, terraced £281,750, flat £173,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 271 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Horndean in context

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Postcode districts in Horndean

PO7 60 ⇄
PO8 58 ⇄

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