Town Pop. 262

Living in Shalfleet: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Shalfleet comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 34/100 against a town median of 60/100. Shalfleet places 4th of 6 in the PO30 postcode district.

Shalfleet is a place of extremes: 96/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 93-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On safety specifically, Shalfleet sits 60 points above the PO30 district figure of 36/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PO30 postcode district.

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Shalfleet scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
96
99.2 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 14 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
Other crime 1 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
other 1 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Burt Close 6 crimes
  2. 2 Main Road 5 crimes
  3. 3 Coopers Lane 3 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 4.225 · PM2.5 5.418 · PM10 9.536 µg/m³
79
Green Space 46
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area
1Good
  • Shalfleet Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsHythe Hospital10.7 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit13.2 mi
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre14.5 mi
Hospital waitsIsle Of Wight NHS Trust4.7 mi
Routine referral (median)18 wks
Treated within 18 weeks44.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.9%
Nearest GP surgerySouth Wight Medical Practice4.2 mi
GP capacity2,014 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
34
Full fibre (FTTP)87.1%
available across Isle of Wight
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
62.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
62.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate44.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed44.9%Unemployed2.4%Retired40.7%Student2.1%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.2%Skilled & technical38.6%Routine & elementary22.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.8%Apprenticeship7.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership79.7%
Among the most-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
28
Lymington Pier 6.3 mi
Lymington Town 6.7 mi
Sway 10.2 mi
J9 M27 13.9 mi
J9 M27 14 mi
J8 M27 14.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Shalfleet 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

Bouldnor 35 2.7 mi away ⇄
Great Thorness 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Yarmouth 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Brighstone 50 4.0 mi away ⇄
Norton (Isle of Wight) 49 4.2 mi away ⇄
Shorwell 44 4.9 mi away ⇄
Freshwater and Totland 48 4.9 mi away ⇄
Newport (Isle of Wight) 49 5.2 mi away ⇄
Cowes 58 6.0 mi away ⇄
Walhampton and Portmore 50 6.7 mi away ⇄
Keyhaven 42 6.8 mi away ⇄
Rookley 39 6.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shalfleet a nice place to live?

Shalfleet has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Shalfleet is 41/100, 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 Shalfleet?

Shalfleet is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 96/100. There were 26 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shalfleet?

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

Shalfleet in context

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Postcode districts in Shalfleet

PO30 45 ⇄

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