Town Pop. 223

Living in Nether Wallop: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Nether Wallop is 34/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Nether Wallop most outperforms the national norm: 83/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Of the 11 places sharing the SO20 postcode district, Nether Wallop scores lowest. That sits 16 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (80) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SO20 postcode district.

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Nether Wallop scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
381.2 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 30 crimes
↑ 304% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 1309% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 559% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 552% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 742% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 24 crimes
  2. 2 Roman Road 13 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 7 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
78
Green Space 55
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Wallop Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsSalisbury District Hospital10.7 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital11.1 mi
Southampton General Hospital14.4 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.5%
Nearest GP surgeryStockbridge Practice3.7 mi
GP capacity1,247 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)55.2%
available across Test Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate53.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired33.6%Student2.2%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48%Skilled & technical36.1%Routine & elementary15.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.3%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership68.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
6
Grateley 3.6 mi
Dean 6.4 mi
Mottisfont & Dunbridge 6.5 mi
J11 M3 12.6 mi
J2 M27 12.7 mi
J9 M3 12.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Nether 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

Middle Wallop 37 0.8 mi away ⇄
Over Wallop 37 1.6 mi away ⇄
Kentsboro 37 1.8 mi away ⇄
Broughton (Test Valley) 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Stockbridge 39 3.5 mi away ⇄
Palestine 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Longstock 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Houghton (Test Valley) 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Red Rice 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Middle Winterslow 39 4.2 mi away ⇄
West Tytherley 40 4.4 mi away ⇄
Abbotts Ann 58 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Nether Wallop a nice place to live?

Nether Wallop has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Nether Wallop is 34/100, 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 Nether Wallop?

Nether Wallop is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 85 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Nether Wallop?

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

Nether Wallop in context

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Postcode districts in Nether Wallop

SO20 38 ⇄

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