Living in Hursley: Liveability Score 48/100
Last updated 7 August 2026
Hursley comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 20 scored places sharing the SO21 postcode district, Hursley ranks 6th.
Hursley is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 7/100 for healthcare, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Hursley sits 82 points above the SO21 district figure of 17/100. Safety (88) and economic health (85) also clear 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SO21 postcode district.
Settlement area
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Score breakdown
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Services
Economy & Bills
Transport
Lifestyle
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House Prices
Not enough recent sales
Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hursley 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hursley a nice place to live?
Hursley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hursley is 48/100, 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 Hursley?
Hursley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 101 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.
What are the best schools in Hursley?
Among the top-rated schools in Hursley is John Keble Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hursley in total.
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