Town Pop. 1,624

Living in Sandleheath: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Sandleheath is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 25/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 11 scored places sharing the SP6 postcode district, Sandleheath ranks 10th.

Its healthcare score runs 10 points above the SP6 district's 16/100. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Transport (17), schools (18), lifestyle (24) and healthcare (26) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SP6 postcode district.

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Sandleheath scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
64
209.4 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 116 crimes
↑ 114% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 57 crimes
↑ 131% above national average
Public order 47 crimes
↑ 345% above national average
Burglary 24 crimes
↑ 323% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
↑ 99% above national average
other 74 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bridge Street 37 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 34 crimes
  3. 3 Salisbury Street 24 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 8.4 µg/m³
79
Green Space 44
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
18
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good
  • Fordingbridge Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Fordingbridge Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsSalisbury District Hospital7.6 mi
Royal Bournemouth Hospital12.3 mi
Poole General Hospital15.6 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Fordingbridge Surgery1.1 mi
GP capacity1,023 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
25
Full fibre (FTTP)71.8%
available across New Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
54.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
54.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 57 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate55.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.5%Unemployed1.8%Retired31.9%Student3.2%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.4%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary20.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.6%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership66.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
17
Salisbury 9.6 mi
Dean 11 mi
Ashurst New Forest 13 mi
J1 M27 9.7 mi
J1 M27 10.2 mi
J2 M27 12.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £385,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£339k £429k £522k £612k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Fordingbridge 47 1.0 mi away ⇄
Alderholt 39 1.5 mi away ⇄
Rockbourne 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
Godshill (New Forest) 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Breamore 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Frogham 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hyde (New Forest) 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Woodgreen 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Verwood 50 4.6 mi away ⇄
Cranborne 44 4.6 mi away ⇄
Martin (New Forest) 44 4.9 mi away ⇄
Downton 49 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandleheath a nice place to live?

Sandleheath has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sandleheath 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 Sandleheath?

Sandleheath has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 64/100. There were 340 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sandleheath?

Among the top-rated schools in Sandleheath are Fordingbridge Infant School and Fordingbridge Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Sandleheath in total.

What are house prices like in Sandleheath?

The current median house price in Sandleheath is £385,000, around 35% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 12%.

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Postcode districts in Sandleheath

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