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Living in Meonstoke and Corhampton: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Meonstoke and Corhampton is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 90/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 15/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 9th highest-scoring of the 13 places in the SO32 postcode district. Against the wider SO32 district average of 45/100, that is 5 points below. Its economic health score runs 14 points above the SO32 district's 76/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SO32 postcode district.

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Meonstoke and Corhampton scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
173 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Vehicle crime 19 crimes
↑ 735% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 18 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 308% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 20 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 6 crimes
  3. 3 Love Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 5.782 · PM2.5 5.879 · PM10 9.625 µg/m³
76
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Meonstoke Church of England Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
12
A&E departmentsQueen Alexandra Hospital8.5 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital9.9 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre12 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryWest Meon Surgery3.1 mi
GP capacity1,358 patients per GP
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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
15
Full fibre (FTTP)45.6%
available across Winchester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
31.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
31.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate58.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.6%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.7%Student3.9%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.1%Skilled & technical32.8%Routine & elementary13.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.1%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership70.9%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax Winchester · 2026-27
A £1,573
B £1,836
C £2,098
D £2,360
E £2,884
F £3,409
G £3,933
H £4,720
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
16
Botley 7.1 mi
Hedge End 7.9 mi
Petersfield 8.4 mi
J1 A3(M) 6.9 mi
J2 A3(M) 7.4 mi
J2 A3(M) 7.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Meonstoke and Corhampton 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

Droxford 36 1.4 mi away ⇄
Soberton 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
West Meon 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Swanmore 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hambledon (Winchester) 39 3.8 mi away ⇄
Soberton Heath 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Waltham 50 4.1 mi away ⇄
East Meon 37 4.3 mi away ⇄
Waltham Chase 47 4.5 mi away ⇄
Shirrell Heath 45 4.6 mi away ⇄
Bramdean 40 4.8 mi away ⇄
Upham 46 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Meonstoke and Corhampton a nice place to live?

Meonstoke and Corhampton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Meonstoke and Corhampton is 40/100, 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 Meonstoke and Corhampton?

Meonstoke and Corhampton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Meonstoke and Corhampton?

Among the top-rated schools in Meonstoke and Corhampton is Meonstoke Church of England Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Meonstoke and Corhampton in total.

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Postcode districts in Meonstoke and Corhampton

SO32 45 ⇄

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