Town Pop. 1,091

Living in Middle Winterslow: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Middle Winterslow is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Middle Winterslow most outperforms the national norm: 92/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Transport falls furthest short: 4/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

That makes it the 15th highest-scoring of the 23 places in the SP5 postcode district. Middle Winterslow is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. The SP5 district averages 44/100, putting Middle Winterslow 5 points below its own postcode area. Wider context for the surrounding area: SP5 postcode district.

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Middle Winterslow scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
98.1 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 45 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 169% above national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 320% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 High Street 14 crimes
  2. 2 Oak Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Glebe Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 4.559 · PM2.5 5.714 · PM10 9.766 µg/m³
77
Green Space 37
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Winterslow Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsSalisbury District Hospital6.3 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital13.7 mi
Southampton General Hospital14 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust3.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.5%
Nearest GP surgeryWhiteparish Surgery5.8 mi
GP capacity1,560 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
52
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 39 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
92
Employment rate56.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.7%Unemployed1.9%Retired31.6%Student3.2%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.5%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary14.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.9%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership86.4%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
32
Council tax Wiltshire · 2026-27
A £1,715
B £2,000
C £2,286
D £2,572
E £3,144
F £3,715
G £4,287
H £5,144
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
4
Dean 3.7 mi
Grateley 5.5 mi
Mottisfont & Dunbridge 6.2 mi
J2 M27 11.5 mi
J2 M27 11.7 mi
J1 M27 12.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Middle Winterslow 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

Firsdown 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Pitton 36 2.2 mi away ⇄
West Tytherley 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
East Grimstead 35 3.3 mi away ⇄
Idmiston 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Gomeldon 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
West Dean (Test Valley) 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Broughton (Test Valley) 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Porton 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Winterbourne Gunner 39 4.2 mi away ⇄
Nether Wallop 34 4.2 mi away ⇄
Over Wallop 37 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Middle Winterslow a nice place to live?

Middle Winterslow has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Middle Winterslow is 39/100, 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 Winterslow?

Middle Winterslow is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 107 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Middle Winterslow?

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

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Postcode districts in Middle Winterslow

SP5 44 ⇄

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