Town Pop. 1,065

Living in Kentsboro: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kentsboro comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Kentsboro most outperforms the national norm: 87/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 16/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 11 scored places sharing the SO20 postcode district, Kentsboro ranks 8th. Its economic health score runs 10 points above the SO20 district's 77/100. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SO20 postcode district.

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Kentsboro scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
153.1 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 71 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Other theft 21 crimes
↑ 218% above national average
Burglary 19 crimes
↑ 409% above national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 173% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 93% above national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 29 crimes
  2. 2 Roman Road 13 crimes
  3. 3 Beech Avenue 9 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
77
Green Space 16
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Wallop Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsSalisbury District Hospital11.1 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital11.8 mi
Southampton General Hospital15.7 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust3.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.5%
Nearest GP surgeryStockbridge Practice4.4 mi
GP capacity1,247 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
16
Full fibre (FTTP)55.2%
available across Test Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
68.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
68.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate61.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.5%Unemployed1.9%Retired25.4%Student2.7%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.8%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary15.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)19.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.9%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership59.2%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Test Valley · 2026-27
A £1,537
B £1,794
C £2,050
D £2,306
E £2,818
F £3,331
G £3,843
H £4,612
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Grateley 2.6 mi
Andover 5.2 mi
Dean 8.1 mi
J9 M3 13.1 mi
J9 M3 13.3 mi
J11 M3 13.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Kentsboro 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

Middle Wallop 37 1.3 mi away ⇄
Over Wallop 37 1.4 mi away ⇄
Nether Wallop 34 1.8 mi away ⇄
Palestine 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Red Rice 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Abbotts Ann 58 3.1 mi away ⇄
Monxton 38 3.2 mi away ⇄
Longstock 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Anna Valley and Upper Clatford 53 4.0 mi away ⇄
Goodworth Clatford 48 4.0 mi away ⇄
Broughton (Test Valley) 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Thruxton 36 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kentsboro a nice place to live?

Kentsboro has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kentsboro is 37/100, 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 Kentsboro?

Kentsboro is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 163 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kentsboro?

Among the top-rated schools in Kentsboro is Wallop Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Kentsboro in total.

Kentsboro in context

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Postcode districts in Kentsboro

SO20 38 ⇄

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