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Living in Over Wallop: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Over Wallop is 37/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the SO20 postcode district. On economic health specifically, Over Wallop sits 10 points above the SO20 district figure of 77/100. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: SO20 postcode district.

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Over Wallop scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
282.5 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 71 crimes
↑ 270% above national average
Other theft 21 crimes
↑ 487% above national average
Burglary 19 crimes
↑ 840% above national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 406% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 257% above national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 29 crimes
  2. 2 Roman Road 13 crimes
  3. 3 Beech Avenue 9 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 4.6 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9 µg/m³
78
Green Space 52
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsSalisbury District Hospital10.5 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital12.6 mi
Southampton General Hospital15.9 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust3.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.5%
Nearest GP surgeryStockbridge Practice5.2 mi
GP capacity1,247 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)55.2%
available across Test Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
2.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
2.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate61.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.5%Unemployed1.9%Retired25.4%Student2.7%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.8%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary15.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)19.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.9%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership59.2%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
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 D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Grateley 2 mi
Andover 6.5 mi
Dean 7.2 mi
J2 M27 14 mi
J2 M27 14.1 mi
J9 M3 14.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Over 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 ⇄
Kentsboro 37 1.4 mi away ⇄
Nether Wallop 34 1.6 mi away ⇄
Palestine 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
Broughton (Test Valley) 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Red Rice 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Monxton 38 4.1 mi away ⇄
Middle Winterslow 39 4.2 mi away ⇄
Newton Tony 34 4.3 mi away ⇄
Abbotts Ann 58 4.4 mi away ⇄
Thruxton 36 4.5 mi away ⇄
Idmiston 0 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Over Wallop a nice place to live?

Over Wallop has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Over Wallop is 37/100, 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 Over Wallop?

Over Wallop is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 163 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Over Wallop in context

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Postcode districts in Over Wallop

SO20 38 ⇄

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