Town Pop. 1,951

Living in Seaview and Nettlestone: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Seaview and Nettlestone is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 50/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 50/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Below 30/100: healthcare (20), bills (26) and schools (27). That puts Seaview and Nettlestone in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PO34 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
50
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
Shoplifting 97 crimes
↑ 537% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 37 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mulberry Way 139 crimes
  2. 2 Bullen Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Puckpool Hill 7 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
78
Green Space 29
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Nettlestone Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
20
A&E departmentsGosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit4.8 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre5.7 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital9 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Cooney & Partners1.3 mi
GP capacity2,514 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
76
Full fibre (FTTP)87.1%
available across Isle of Wight
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 118 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate42.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed42.2%Unemployed2.1%Retired44.9%Student2%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.1%Skilled & technical38.1%Routine & elementary19.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.7%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership84%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
26
Council tax Isle of Wight · 2026-27
A £1,751
B £2,042
C £2,334
D £2,626
E £3,210
F £3,793
G £4,377
H £5,252
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
50
Smallbrook Junction 1.8 mi
Ryde St John's Road 2 mi
Ryde Esplanade 2.4 mi
J2 M275 6.6 mi
J2 M275 7.1 mi
J1 M275 7.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £425,000 23
Detached £450,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£325k £430k £538k £643k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Pondwell 38 0.6 mi away ⇄
St Helens (Isle of Wight) 54 1.3 mi away ⇄
Bembridge 47 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ryde 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hillway 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Brading 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Yaverland 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Havenstreet 45 4.1 mi away ⇄
Fishbourne (Isle of Wight) 45 4.5 mi away ⇄
Alverstone Garden Village 49 4.8 mi away ⇄
Sandown 46 4.9 mi away ⇄
Wootton (Isle of Wight) 36 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Seaview and Nettlestone a nice place to live?

Seaview and Nettlestone has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Seaview and Nettlestone is 44/100, 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 Seaview and Nettlestone?

Seaview and Nettlestone has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 50/100. There were 209 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Seaview and Nettlestone?

Among the top-rated schools in Seaview and Nettlestone is Nettlestone Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Seaview and Nettlestone in total.

What are house prices like in Seaview and Nettlestone?

The current median house price in Seaview and Nettlestone is £425,000, around 49% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £450,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 7%. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Seaview and Nettlestone

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