Town Pop. 1,297

Living in Shipton Bellinger: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Shipton Bellinger comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 13/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. The SP9 district averages 41/100, putting Shipton Bellinger 5 points below its own postcode area.

That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (3), schools (4), lifestyle (6) and transport (19). For the surrounding area, see SP9 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
48.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 31 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bourne Lane 8 crimes
  2. 2 Muscott Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Bulford Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 4.798 · PM2.5 5.739 · PM10 9.752 µg/m³
77
Green Space 21
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Shipton Bellinger Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsSalisbury District Hospital12 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital17.5 mi
Southampton General Hospital21.2 mi
Hospital waitsPortsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.2%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Castle Practice4.1 mi
GP capacity1,796 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
13
Full fibre (FTTP)55.2%
available across Test Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
25.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
25.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 38 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate63.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.1%Unemployed3.5%Retired22.7%Student2.2%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.3%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary25%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)21.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.2%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership63.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax Test Valley · 2026-27
A £1,537
B £1,794
C £2,050
D £2,306
E £2,818
F £3,331
G £3,843
H £4,612
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
19
Grateley 3.4 mi
Andover 7.7 mi
Pewsey 10.3 mi
J9 M3 18.8 mi
J14 M4 18.9 mi
J14 M4 18.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Shipton Bellinger 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

Tidworth 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Perham Down 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Newton Tony 34 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bulford 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Thruxton 36 3.3 mi away ⇄
Palestine 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ludgershall (Wiltshire) 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Durrington 49 4.7 mi away ⇄
Amesbury 53 4.8 mi away ⇄
Weyhill 40 4.9 mi away ⇄
Monxton 38 5.0 mi away ⇄
Appleshaw 41 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shipton Bellinger a nice place to live?

Shipton Bellinger has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Shipton Bellinger is 36/100, 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 Shipton Bellinger?

Shipton Bellinger is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 63 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Shipton Bellinger

SP9 41 ⇄

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