Town Pop. 24,566

Living in Lee-on-the-Solent: Liveability Score 64/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Lee-on-the-Solent is 64/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Lee-on-the-Solent most outperforms the national norm: 94/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Notably, nothing falls below 47/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse.

That sits 14 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90). For the surrounding area, see PO13 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Lee-on-the-Solent scores 64 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
50.3 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 552 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 180 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
Public order 96 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 83 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Other theft 76 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
other 248 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 133 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 130 crimes
  3. 3 Mark'S Road 27 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 7.4 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 9 µg/m³
75
Green Space 29
Parks Ample 14
Sports Pitches Ample 24
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 13
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Ample 18

Services

Schools
51
9 schools in area · 30 within 4km
6Good1Requires Improvement2Ungraded
  • Baycroft SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Crofton Anne Dale Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Crofton Anne Dale Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Crofton Hammond Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Lee-on-the-Solent Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Crofton Hammond Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement
  • Crofton SchoolSecondary
    Ungraded
  • Peel Common Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

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
48
A&E departmentsGosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit1.4 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre5.2 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital5.7 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
2 GP surgeries in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,248 patients per GP
4dentists3pharmacies

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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)87%
available across Fareham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 643 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate52.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.1%Unemployed1.9%Retired35.8%Student3.3%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.6%Skilled & technical32.4%Routine & elementary20.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.7%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership78.1%
Among the least-deprived 20% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
55
Council tax Fareham · 2026-27
A £1,514
B £1,766
C £2,019
D £2,271
E £2,776
F £3,280
G £3,785
H £4,542
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
53
Fareham 2.7 mi
Portchester 4.3 mi
Portsmouth Harbour 4.6 mi
J10 M27 3.7 mi
J11 M27 3.7 mi
J11 M27 3.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
47
Pubs & Bars Ample 14
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 23
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 11
Retail Shopping Ample 68
Takeaways Adequate 10
Fitness Ample 22

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £367,500 198
Detached £550,000 72
Semi-detached £360,000 53
Terraced £284,500 48
Flat / Maisonette £195,000 25
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£157k £297k £442k £582k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Peel Common 65 0.9 mi away ⇄
Gosport 61 2.5 mi away ⇄
Fareham 61 2.7 mi away ⇄
Segensworth 64 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hook Park Estate 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Locks Heath 64 4.2 mi away ⇄
Knowle 34 4.6 mi away ⇄
Whiteley 54 5.0 mi away ⇄
Ower (Fawley) 0 5.3 mi away ⇄
East Cowes 49 5.4 mi away ⇄
Portsmouth 64 5.8 mi away ⇄
North Boarhunt 33 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lee-on-the-Solent a nice place to live?

Lee-on-the-Solent is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Lee-on-the-Solent is 64/100, 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 Lee-on-the-Solent?

Lee-on-the-Solent is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 1,235 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lee-on-the-Solent?

Among the top-rated schools in Lee-on-the-Solent are Baycroft School, Crofton Anne Dale Infant School and Crofton Anne Dale Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 9 rated schools in Lee-on-the-Solent in total.

What are house prices like in Lee-on-the-Solent?

The current median house price in Lee-on-the-Solent is £367,500, around 29% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £550,000, semi-detached £360,000, terraced £284,500, flat £195,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%. There were 198 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Lee-on-the-Solent in context

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Postcode districts in Lee-on-the-Solent

PO13 62 ⇄
PO14 62 ⇄

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