Town Pop. 22

Living in North Boarhunt: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for North Boarhunt is 33/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 9 scored places sharing the PO17 postcode district, North Boarhunt ranks 8th.

It scores 12 points below the PO17 postcode district as a whole, which averages 45/100. That is 17 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Schools (17), lifestyle (21), transport (22) and healthcare (27) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PO17 postcode district.

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North Boarhunt scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
51
6,136.4 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 76 crimes
↑ 10274% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 4386% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 5916% above national average
Shoplifting 8 crimes
↑ 4562% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 6529% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 14 crimes
  2. 2 The Spur 13 crimes
  3. 3 Elizabeth Close 12 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 7.145 · PM2.5 5.921 · PM10 9.416 µg/m³
75
Green Space 39
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
17

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
27
A&E departmentsQueen Alexandra Hospital4.1 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit6.4 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre7 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryWickham Surgery1.8 mi
GP capacity1,629 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)45.6%
available across Winchester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
33.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
33.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
38
Employment rate52.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.7%Unemployed2.4%Retired30.8%Student4.2%Other inactive9.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.2%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary26.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.2%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership55%
Among the most-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
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 Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
22
Portchester 3.1 mi
Fareham 3.2 mi
Cosham 5 mi
J11 M27 2.1 mi
J10 M27 2.2 mi
J11 M27 2.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in North Boarhunt 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

Wickham 37 2.0 mi away ⇄
Southwick (Winchester) 30 2.2 mi away ⇄
Soberton Heath 37 2.2 mi away ⇄
Knowle 34 2.4 mi away ⇄
Shirrell Heath 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Shedfield 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Fareham 61 3.2 mi away ⇄
Denmead 55 3.6 mi away ⇄
Waltham Chase 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Soberton 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Swanmore 48 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hambledon (Winchester) 39 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is North Boarhunt a nice place to live?

North Boarhunt has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for North Boarhunt is 33/100, 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 North Boarhunt?

North Boarhunt has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 51/100. There were 135 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in North Boarhunt

PO17 45 ⇄

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