Town Pop. 4,207

Living in Milford on Sea: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Milford on Sea is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 79/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That makes it the 9th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the SO41 postcode district.

Against the wider SO41 district average of 55/100, that is 8 points below. Its broadband score runs 35 points above the SO41 district's 44/100. Safety (94) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SO41 postcode district.

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Milford on Sea scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
44 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 74 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Other theft 21 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Burglary 20 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↓ 72% below national average
other 31 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Christchurch Road 10 crimes
  2. 2 De La Warr Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Everton Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 8.3 µg/m³
79
Green Space 21
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
4
A&E departmentsRoyal Bournemouth Hospital8.8 mi
Hythe Hospital11.8 mi
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre14.9 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67.7%
Nearest GP surgeryChawton House Surgery3.1 mi
GP capacity898 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
79
Full fibre (FTTP)71.8%
available across New Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 159 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate41.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed41.6%Unemployed1.7%Retired48.6%Student1.5%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.1%Skilled & technical36.1%Routine & elementary17.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.5%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership81.7%
Among the least-deprived 17% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax New Forest · 2026-27
A £1,613
B £1,882
C £2,151
D £2,420
E £2,958
F £3,496
G £4,033
H £4,840
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
30
New Milton 3.2 mi
Lymington Town 3.5 mi
Lymington Pier 3.7 mi
J1 M27 13.1 mi
J1 M27 13.5 mi
J1 M271 14.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 11
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £536,000 63
Detached £800,000 27
Terraced £428,750 10
Flat / Maisonette £310,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Terraced Flat
£267k £606k £956k £1.3m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Everton (New Forest) 43 1.2 mi away ⇄
Keyhaven 42 1.3 mi away ⇄
Hordle 52 1.8 mi away ⇄
Ashley (New Forest) 53 2.7 mi away ⇄
Lymington 60 2.9 mi away ⇄
Mount Pleasant 56 3.0 mi away ⇄
Barton on Sea 54 3.0 mi away ⇄
New Milton 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Tiptoe 53 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bashley 53 3.9 mi away ⇄
Sway 51 4.0 mi away ⇄
Walhampton and Portmore 50 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Milford on Sea a nice place to live?

Milford on Sea has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Milford on Sea is 47/100, 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 Milford on Sea?

Milford on Sea is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 185 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Milford on Sea?

The current median house price in Milford on Sea is £536,000, around 88% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £800,000, terraced £428,750, flat £310,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 9%. There were 63 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Milford on Sea

SO41 55 ⇄

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