Town Pop. 2,805

Living in Rowlands Castle: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rowlands Castle comes out at 46/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 42/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 23/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That places it last of the 3 scored places in the PO9 postcode district. It scores 13 points below the PO9 postcode district as a whole, which averages 59/100. Its healthcare score runs 16 points below the PO9 district's 58/100. For the surrounding area, see PO9 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
70
102 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 124 crimes
↑ 33% above national average
Vehicle crime 31 crimes
↑ 131% above national average
Other theft 29 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 28 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Burglary 25 crimes
↑ 154% above national average
other 49 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Oaklands Avenue 32 crimes
  2. 2 Whichers Gate Road 27 crimes
  3. 3 Oaktree Close 16 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
75
Green Space 50
Parks Ample 36
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
4 schools in area · 20 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good1Ungraded
  • Front Lawn Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Havant AcademySecondary · 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
42
A&E departmentsQueen Alexandra Hospital4.7 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre6.7 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit9.7 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%
1 GP surgery in area 5 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,684 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
23
Full fibre (FTTP)60.6%
available across East Hampshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
63%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
63%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 64 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed1.9%Retired31.8%Student2.9%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.5%Skilled & technical32.6%Routine & elementary13.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.2%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership73.2%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax East Hampshire · 2026-27
A £1,563
B £1,823
C £2,084
D £2,344
E £2,865
F £3,386
G £3,907
H £4,688
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
33
Rowlands Castle 0.3 mi
Warblington 2.6 mi
Havant 2.6 mi
J2 A3(M) 1.8 mi
J2 A3(M) 2.1 mi
J3 A3(M) 2.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 19

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £600,000 21
Detached £793,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£469k £567k £668k £766k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Havant 61 2.3 mi away ⇄
Westbourne 50 2.5 mi away ⇄
Horndean 63 2.5 mi away ⇄
Emsworth 58 2.8 mi away ⇄
Catherington 52 3.1 mi away ⇄
Waterlooville 63 3.2 mi away ⇄
Southbourne 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Clanfield (East Hampshire) 52 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hambrook (Chichester) 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
North Hayling 40 4.5 mi away ⇄
Funtington 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Hambrook and Nutbourne 48 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rowlands Castle a nice place to live?

Rowlands Castle has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Rowlands Castle is 46/100, 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 Rowlands Castle?

Rowlands Castle has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 286 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rowlands Castle?

Among the top-rated schools in Rowlands Castle are Front Lawn Primary Academy, Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School and Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Rowlands Castle in total.

What are house prices like in Rowlands Castle?

The current median house price in Rowlands Castle is £600,000, around 111% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £793,500. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Rowlands Castle in context

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Postcode districts in Rowlands Castle

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