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Living in Peel Common: Liveability Score 65/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Peel Common comes out at 65/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Peel Common most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. No other settlement in the PO14 postcode district scores higher. Peel Common leads all 4.

Notably, nothing falls below 44/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. On broadband specifically, Peel Common sits 11 points above the PO14 district figure of 88/100. That sits 15 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see PO14 postcode district.

65
OUT OF 100
Good
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Settlement area

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
255.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 23 crimes
↑ 189% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 415% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 269% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 335% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 735% above national average
other 15 crimes
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  1. 1 Newgate Lane East 10 crimes
  2. 2 Vulcan Way 9 crimes
  3. 3 Broom Way 5 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 7.6 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
74
Green Space 33
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
52
5 schools in area · 36 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement3Ungraded
  • Baycroft SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Bridgemary SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Crofton SchoolSecondary
    Ungraded
  • Holbrook Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Peel Common 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
50
A&E departmentsGosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit2.6 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital5.5 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre5.7 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 surgeryThe Stubbington Medical Practice0.9 mi
GP capacity2,067 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)87%
available across Fareham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate53.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed53.9%Unemployed1.3%Retired35.4%Student2.5%Other inactive7%
Professional & managerial41.3%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary22.9%
No qualifications17.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)20%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.5%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership86%
Among the least-deprived 16% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
55
Council tax Fareham · 2026-27
A £1,514
B £1,766
C £2,019
D £2,271
E £2,776
F £3,280
G £3,785
H £4,542
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
56
Fareham 1.9 mi
Portchester 3.5 mi
Portsmouth Harbour 4.3 mi
J11 M27 2.9 mi
J10 M27 2.9 mi
J11 M27 3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
44
Pubs & Bars None
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 Peel Common 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Peel Common a nice place to live?

Yes, Peel Common is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Peel Common is 65/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Peel Common?

Peel Common is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 61 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Peel Common?

Among the top-rated schools in Peel Common is Baycroft School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Peel Common in total.

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