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Living in Shawford: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Shawford is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 85/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. That makes it the 11th highest-scoring of the 20 places in the SO21 postcode district.

Safety (88) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (7), lifestyle (14), schools (19) and transport (21). That puts Shawford in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see SO21 postcode district.

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Shawford scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
435.3 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 34 crimes
↑ 340% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 354% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 1500% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 497% above national average
Drugs 8 crimes
↑ 945% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 19 crimes
  2. 2 Otterbourne Hill 12 crimes
  3. 3 Sussex Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 8.344 · PM2.5 6.248 · PM10 11.198 µg/m³
73
Green Space 66
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 11 within 4km
1Good
  • Compton All Saints Church of England Primary 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
7
A&E departmentsRoyal Hampshire County Hospital1.8 mi
Southampton General Hospital7.9 mi
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre8.4 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryTwyford Surgery1.2 mi
GP capacity1,621 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
71
Full fibre (FTTP)45.6%
available across Winchester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate58.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.6%Unemployed2.4%Retired26.2%Student4.4%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial57.6%Skilled & technical29.2%Routine & elementary13.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)13.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)51.4%Apprenticeship3.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.2%
Home ownership71.2%
Among the least-deprived 17% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax Winchester · 2026-27
A £1,573
B £1,836
C £2,098
D £2,360
E £2,884
F £3,409
G £3,933
H £4,720
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 Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
21
Shawford 0.6 mi
Winchester 2.6 mi
Chandler's Ford 4 mi
J11 M3 0.3 mi
J11 M3 1.1 mi
J10 M3 1.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Shawford 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

Compton (Winchester) 46 0.9 mi away ⇄
Twyford (Winchester) 56 1.1 mi away ⇄
Otterbourne 46 1.6 mi away ⇄
Winchester 59 2.3 mi away ⇄
Colden Common 52 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hursley 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Owslebury 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Fisher's Pond 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Chandler's Ford 67 3.8 mi away ⇄
Sparsholt (Winchester) 48 3.9 mi away ⇄
Littleton (Winchester) 52 4.0 mi away ⇄
Eastleigh 62 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shawford a nice place to live?

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

Shawford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 101 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shawford?

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

Shawford in context

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Postcode districts in Shawford

SO21 44 ⇄

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