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Living in Middle Wallop: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Middle Wallop scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 11 scored places sharing the SO20 postcode district, Middle Wallop 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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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
659.9 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
↑ 763% above national average
Other theft 21 crimes
↑ 1271% above national average
Burglary 19 crimes
↑ 2097% above national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 1081% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 734% 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
72
Air Quality NO₂ 4.6 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.4 µg/m³
78
Green Space 58
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area
1Good
  • Wallop Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsSalisbury District Hospital10.6 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital11.8 mi
Southampton General Hospital15.1 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust2.8 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
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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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)55.2%
available across Test Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 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
51
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 E
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Grateley 2.8 mi
Andover 6.5 mi
Dean 6.9 mi
J9 M3 13.3 mi
J11 M3 13.4 mi
J2 M27 13.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Middle Wallop 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

Over Wallop 37 0.8 mi away ⇄
Nether Wallop 34 0.8 mi away ⇄
Kentsboro 37 1.3 mi away ⇄
Palestine 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Broughton (Test Valley) 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Red Rice 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Longstock 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Stockbridge 39 4.2 mi away ⇄
Middle Winterslow 39 4.3 mi away ⇄
Abbotts Ann 58 4.4 mi away ⇄
Monxton 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
Houghton (Test Valley) 41 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Middle Wallop a nice place to live?

Middle Wallop has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Middle Wallop 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 Middle Wallop?

Middle Wallop 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 Middle Wallop?

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

Middle Wallop in context

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Postcode districts in Middle Wallop

SO20 38 ⇄

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