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Living in Keyhaven: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Keyhaven scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Environment is where Keyhaven most outperforms the national norm: 82/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 20/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 11 scored places in the SO41 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate safety (95) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 13 points below the SO41 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SO41 postcode district.

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Keyhaven scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
145.1 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 11 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 1020% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 406% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 131% above national average
Other crime 1 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Carrington Lane 5 crimes
  2. 2 Barnes Lane 4 crimes
  3. 3 Aubrey Close 4 crimes

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

Environment
82
Air Quality NO₂ 4.2 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 8.2 µg/m³
80
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Bournemouth Hospital11 mi
Hythe Hospital11.5 mi
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre14.8 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67.7%
Nearest GP surgeryChawton House Surgery2.6 mi
GP capacity857 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
20
Full fibre (FTTP)71.8%
available across New Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
37.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
37.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate46.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.9%Unemployed2.1%Retired41.5%Student2.5%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.1%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary17.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.7%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership78.1%
Among the least-deprived 20% of areas in England
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
27
Lymington Pier 3 mi
Lymington Town 3 mi
New Milton 4.5 mi
J1 M27 13.5 mi
J1 M27 13.9 mi
J1 M271 14.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Keyhaven 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

Milford on Sea 47 1.3 mi away ⇄
Everton (New Forest) 43 1.8 mi away ⇄
Lymington 60 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hordle 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
Norton (Isle of Wight) 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
Mount Pleasant 56 3.3 mi away ⇄
Freshwater and Totland 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Yarmouth 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Walhampton and Portmore 50 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ashley (New Forest) 53 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bouldnor 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Barton on Sea 54 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Keyhaven a nice place to live?

Keyhaven has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Keyhaven is 42/100, 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 Keyhaven?

Keyhaven is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 37 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Keyhaven in context

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Postcode districts in Keyhaven

SO41 55 ⇄

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