Town Pop. 5,254

Living in New Alresford: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

New Alresford scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 28/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That is the highest score of the 6 places in the SO24 postcode district.

Against the wider SO24 district average of 42/100, that is 7 points above. Safety (93) and economic health (80) also clear 80/100. Schools (29), transport (29) and lifestyle (29) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SO24 postcode district.

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New Alresford scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
50.1 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 133 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Other theft 26 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Burglary 21 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↓ 78% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
other 49 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 13 crimes
  2. 2 Mitford Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 Brill Close 11 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
77
Green Space 42
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 8
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
29
3 schools in area · 4 within 4km
3Good
  • Perins SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Sun Hill Infant and PreschoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Sun Hill Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsRoyal Hampshire County Hospital6.6 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital13 mi
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre15 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity943 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
28
Full fibre (FTTP)45.6%
available across Winchester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
51.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
51.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 163 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed2.1%Retired32.1%Student3.9%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.9%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary16.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.1%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership70.7%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
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 D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
29
Winchester 6.8 mi
Micheldever 7.8 mi
Shawford 8.3 mi
J9 M3 5.5 mi
J9 M3 5.6 mi
J10 M3 6.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 10
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 19
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £510,000 44
Detached £595,000 19
Semi-detached £475,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£192k £391k £596k £795k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Old Alresford 41 1.2 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Sutton 41 1.4 mi away ⇄
Gundleton 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Cheriton 46 2.2 mi away ⇄
Bramdean 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Itchen Abbas 28 3.4 mi away ⇄
Ropley 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
Soldridge 0 4.4 mi away ⇄
Easton (Winchester) 27 4.5 mi away ⇄
Monkwood 0 5.4 mi away ⇄
Four Marks 46 5.5 mi away ⇄
Medstead 50 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is New Alresford a nice place to live?

New Alresford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for New Alresford is 49/100, 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 New Alresford?

New Alresford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 263 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in New Alresford?

Among the top-rated schools in New Alresford are Perins School, Sun Hill Infant and Preschool and Sun Hill Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in New Alresford in total.

What are house prices like in New Alresford?

The current median house price in New Alresford is £510,000, around 79% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £595,000, semi-detached £475,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 44 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

New Alresford in context

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Postcode districts in New Alresford

SO24 42 ⇄

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