Town Pop. 1,051

Living in Otterbourne: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Otterbourne scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 91/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 27/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 20 scored places sharing the SO21 postcode district, Otterbourne ranks 11th. Its economic health score runs 10 points above the SO21 district's 81/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SO21 postcode district.

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Otterbourne scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
152.2 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 50 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Burglary 19 crimes
↑ 417% above national average
Public order 17 crimes
↑ 149% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
other 37 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 30 crimes
  2. 2 Otterbourne Hill 12 crimes
  3. 3 Brooklyn Close 9 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 9.042 · PM2.5 6.306 · PM10 10.486 µg/m³
72
Green Space 66
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
2 schools in area · 22 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Shepherds Down Special SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Otterbourne Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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
15
A&E departmentsRoyal Hampshire County Hospital3.4 mi
Southampton General Hospital6 mi
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre6.4 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryTwyford Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity1,677 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
27
Full fibre (FTTP)45.6%
available across Winchester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
64.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
64.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate58.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired27.3%Student3.9%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial60.6%Skilled & technical27.6%Routine & elementary11.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)13.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)54.5%Apprenticeship3.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.3%
Home ownership78.9%
Among the least-deprived 11% 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
30
Shawford 1.2 mi
Chandler's Ford 2.5 mi
Eastleigh 2.7 mi
J12 M3 1 mi
J12 M3 1.3 mi
J11 M3 1.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Otterbourne 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

Compton (Winchester) 46 0.8 mi away ⇄
Colden Common 52 1.4 mi away ⇄
Twyford (Winchester) 56 1.5 mi away ⇄
Shawford 46 1.6 mi away ⇄
Chandler's Ford 67 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hursley 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Fisher's Pond 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Eastleigh 62 2.6 mi away ⇄
Owslebury 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Winchester 59 3.9 mi away ⇄
Horton Heath 44 4.4 mi away ⇄
Chilworth (Test Valley) 46 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Otterbourne a nice place to live?

Otterbourne has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Otterbourne is 46/100, 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 Otterbourne?

Otterbourne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 160 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Otterbourne?

Among the top-rated schools in Otterbourne is Shepherds Down Special School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Otterbourne in total.

Otterbourne in context

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Postcode districts in Otterbourne

SO21 44 ⇄

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