Town Pop. 745

Living in Shedfield: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Shedfield is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 19/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 9 places in the PO17 postcode district.

It scores 7 points below the PO17 postcode district as a whole, which averages 45/100. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: schools (21), lifestyle (22) and healthcare (28). Wider context for the surrounding area: PO17 postcode district.

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Shedfield scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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PO17 4AA PO17 5AA PO17 6AA PO17 SO32

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
58
295.3 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 124 crimes
↑ 400% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 196% above national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
↑ 319% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 181% above national average
other 32 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pricketts Hill 20 crimes
  2. 2 Sandy Lane 19 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 14 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 7.6 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 10 µg/m³
74
Green Space 31
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
21
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good
  • St John the Baptist Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Wickham Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsQueen Alexandra Hospital6.7 mi
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre7.9 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit8.2 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryWickham Surgery0.8 mi
GP capacity1,583 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
19
Full fibre (FTTP)45.6%
available across Winchester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
45%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
45%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate55.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.7%Unemployed2.5%Retired29%Student3.7%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.6%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary23.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)33%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership62.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
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 D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
31
Botley 2.5 mi
Swanwick 3.9 mi
Fareham 4.2 mi
J10 M27 3.4 mi
J9 M27 3.5 mi
J9 M27 3.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Shedfield 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

Shirrell Heath 45 0.9 mi away ⇄
Wickham 37 1.1 mi away ⇄
Waltham Chase 47 1.3 mi away ⇄
Curdridge 35 2.0 mi away ⇄
Swanmore 48 2.0 mi away ⇄
Curbridge (Winchester) 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Knowle 34 2.2 mi away ⇄
Soberton Heath 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
North Boarhunt 33 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Waltham 50 3.0 mi away ⇄
Whiteley 54 3.2 mi away ⇄
Botley 48 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shedfield a nice place to live?

Shedfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Shedfield is 38/100, 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 Shedfield?

Shedfield has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 58/100. There were 220 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shedfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Shedfield are St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Wickham Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Shedfield in total.

Shedfield in context

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Postcode districts in Shedfield

PO17 45 ⇄
SO32 45 ⇄

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