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Living in Owslebury: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Owslebury comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100.

That makes it the 14th highest-scoring of the 20 places in the SO21 postcode district. Owslebury is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 96-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Owslebury sits 82 points above the SO21 district figure of 17/100. For the surrounding area, see SO21 postcode district.

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Owslebury scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
341.2 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 26 crimes
↑ 270% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 1200% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 457% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 711% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 296% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Woodcote Lane 9 crimes
  2. 2 Hurst Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 Baybridge Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 6.4 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
75
Green Space 85
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Owslebury Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Hampshire County Hospital4.4 mi
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre8.2 mi
Southampton General Hospital8.5 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryTwyford Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity2,037 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)45.6%
available across Winchester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate62%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62%Unemployed1.3%Retired23.7%Student4.4%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.7%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary13.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.4%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership75%
Among the least-deprived 40% 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
10
Shawford 2.8 mi
Eastleigh 4.5 mi
Winchester 4.7 mi
J11 M3 2.9 mi
J11 M3 3 mi
J10 M3 3.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Owslebury 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

Fisher's Pond 48 1.7 mi away ⇄
Twyford (Winchester) 56 2.2 mi away ⇄
Colden Common 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
Upham 46 2.4 mi away ⇄
Compton (Winchester) 46 3.1 mi away ⇄
Otterbourne 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Shawford 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Horton Heath 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Eastleigh 62 4.1 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Waltham 50 4.2 mi away ⇄
Durley 0 4.3 mi away ⇄
Winchester 59 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Owslebury a nice place to live?

Owslebury has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Owslebury is 45/100, 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 Owslebury?

Owslebury is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 72 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Owslebury?

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

Owslebury in context

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Postcode districts in Owslebury

SO21 44 ⇄

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