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Living in Pilley: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pilley comes out at 57/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Pilley most outperforms the national norm: 90/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Pilley places 2nd of 11 in the SO41 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 46 points above the SO41 district's 44/100. Safety (94), economic health (89) and environment (81) also clear 80/100. Schools (25) and healthcare (25) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SO41 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Pilley scores 57 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
107.1 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 23 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 154% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 School Lane 7 crimes
  2. 2 Main Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Royden Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 5.202 · PM2.5 5.31 · PM10 7.95 µg/m³
79
Green Space 85
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • William Gilpin Church of England 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
25
A&E departmentsHythe Hospital7.2 mi
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre10.3 mi
Southampton General Hospital10.7 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryWistaria & Milford Surgeries1.8 mi
GP capacity1,217 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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)71.8%
available across New Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed0.9%Retired30.8%Student5.5%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.9%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary17%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.4%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership75.6%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax New Forest · 2026-27
A £1,613
B £1,882
C £2,151
D £2,420
E £2,958
F £3,496
G £4,033
H £4,840
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
37
Lymington Town 1.6 mi
Lymington Pier 1.8 mi
Brockenhurst 2.9 mi
J1 M27 9.7 mi
J1 M27 9.9 mi
J1 M271 10.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Pilley 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

Walhampton and Portmore 50 1.1 mi away ⇄
Sandy Down 0 1.5 mi away ⇄
Lymington 60 2.0 mi away ⇄
Mount Pleasant 56 2.3 mi away ⇄
East Boldre 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Brockenhurst 51 3.3 mi away ⇄
Sway 51 3.3 mi away ⇄
Everton (New Forest) 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hordle 52 4.0 mi away ⇄
Tiptoe 53 4.4 mi away ⇄
Keyhaven 42 4.5 mi away ⇄
Beaulieu 0 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pilley a nice place to live?

Pilley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Pilley is 57/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Pilley?

Pilley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 48 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pilley?

Among the top-rated schools in Pilley is William Gilpin Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Pilley in total.

Pilley in context

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Postcode districts in Pilley

SO41 55 ⇄

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