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Living in Penton Mewsey and Penton Grafton: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Penton Mewsey and Penton Grafton is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 85/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 12th highest-scoring of the 17 places in the SP11 postcode district. The SP11 district averages 51/100, putting Penton Mewsey and Penton Grafton 12 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Penton Mewsey and Penton Grafton sits 8 points above the SP11 district figure of 77/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SP11 postcode district.

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Penton Mewsey and Penton Grafton scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
233.4 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 29 crimes
↑ 203% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 697% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 350% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 259% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 262% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Short Lane 13 crimes
  2. 2 Greensey 11 crimes
  3. 3 Chalkcroft Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
76
Green Space 31
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
11

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsRoyal Hampshire County Hospital14 mi
Salisbury District Hospital16.5 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital18.2 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Andover Health Centre Medical Practice1.6 mi
GP capacity1,355 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
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate57.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.2%Unemployed2.6%Retired31.1%Student2.2%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.3%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary18.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.6%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership73%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
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
27
Andover 1.8 mi
Grateley 5.5 mi
Whitchurch 8.3 mi
J9 M3 14.6 mi
J9 M3 15 mi
J8 M3 15.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
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 Penton Mewsey and Penton Grafton 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

Charlton (Test Valley) 70 1.2 mi away ⇄
Weyhill 40 1.4 mi away ⇄
Appleshaw 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
Andover 63 2.2 mi away ⇄
Monxton 38 2.2 mi away ⇄
Anna Valley and Upper Clatford 53 2.5 mi away ⇄
Abbotts Ann 58 2.5 mi away ⇄
Enham Alamein 53 2.6 mi away ⇄
Thruxton 36 3.1 mi away ⇄
Red Rice 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Goodworth Clatford 48 3.7 mi away ⇄
Picket Piece 54 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Penton Mewsey and Penton Grafton a nice place to live?

Penton Mewsey and Penton Grafton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Penton Mewsey and Penton Grafton is 39/100, 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 Penton Mewsey and Penton Grafton?

Penton Mewsey and Penton Grafton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 67 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Penton Mewsey and Penton Grafton in context

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Postcode districts in Penton Mewsey and Penton Grafton

SP11 51 ⇄

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