Town Pop. 36,605

Living in Locks Heath: Liveability Score 64/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Locks Heath comes out at 64/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 56/100 against a national town median of 21/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the PO14 postcode district.

No category drops below 43/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. That is 14 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Broadband (94) and safety (84) sit at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: PO14 postcode district.

64
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Locks Heath scores 64 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
56 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 970 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 212 crimes
↓ 62% below national average
Public order 136 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Other theft 134 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 129 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
other 470 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 76 crimes
  2. 2 Ilex Crescent 57 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 54 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 9.7 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
72
Green Space 62
Parks Ample 38
Sports Pitches Ample 11
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 9
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 22

Services

Schools
51
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 14 in area · 16 within 4km
1Outstanding12Good1Ungraded
  • Whiteley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Brookfield Community SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Bursledon Church of England Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Bursledon Junior School(CA)Primary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Hook-With-Warsash Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • King's Academy Lord WilsonSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Locks Heath Infant & Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Park Gate Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Sarisbury Church of England Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Sarisbury Infant SchoolPrimary · 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
43
A&E departmentsHythe Hospital4.2 mi
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre4.6 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit5.2 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
2 GP surgeries in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,971 patients per GP
4dentists4pharmacies

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
98%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 876 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate60.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.5%Unemployed2.2%Retired27.2%Student3%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary19.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.4%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership78.2%
Among the least-deprived 16% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
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 C
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
56
Swanwick 1 mi
Bursledon 2.1 mi
Hamble 2.6 mi
J9 M27 1.1 mi
J9 M27 1.4 mi
J8 M27 2.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
46
Pubs & Bars Ample 16
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 20
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 16
Retail Shopping Ample 79
Takeaways Ample 14
Fitness Ample 28

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £380,000 298
Detached £532,500 132
Semi-detached £365,000 71
Terraced £292,500 62
Flat / Maisonette £197,000 33
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£182k £310k £442k £570k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Segensworth 64 1.3 mi away ⇄
Whiteley 54 1.6 mi away ⇄
Hook Park Estate 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Hamble-le-Rice 54 2.3 mi away ⇄
Bursledon 56 2.6 mi away ⇄
Curbridge (Winchester) 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Knowle 34 3.2 mi away ⇄
Netley 54 3.5 mi away ⇄
Fareham 61 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ower (Fawley) 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hedge End 60 4.1 mi away ⇄
Peel Common 65 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Locks Heath a nice place to live?

Locks Heath is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Locks Heath 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 Locks Heath?

Locks Heath is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 2,051 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Locks Heath?

Among the top-rated schools in Locks Heath are Whiteley Primary School, Brookfield Community School and Bursledon Church of England Infant School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 14 rated schools in Locks Heath in total.

What are house prices like in Locks Heath?

The current median house price in Locks Heath is £380,000, around 33% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £532,500, semi-detached £365,000, terraced £292,500, flat £197,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 298 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Locks Heath in context

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Postcode districts in Locks Heath

PO14 62 ⇄
PO15 61 ⇄
SO31 61 ⇄

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