Town Pop. 742

Living in Shirrell Heath: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Shirrell Heath comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 42/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 11/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 9 places in the PO17 postcode district. On transport specifically, Shirrell Heath sits 9 points above the PO17 district figure of 33/100. Safety (91) and economic health (80) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see PO17 postcode district.

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Shirrell Heath scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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PO17 4AA PO17 5AA PO17 6AA PO17 SO32

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
167.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 76 crimes
↑ 208% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 152% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sandy Lane 21 crimes
  2. 2 Pricketts Hill 20 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 14 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
75
Green Space 26
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • St John the Baptist 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
13
A&E departmentsQueen Alexandra Hospital6.7 mi
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre8.7 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit8.8 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryWickham Surgery1.2 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)45.6%
available across Winchester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
16.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
16.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate61.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.3%Unemployed2.4%Retired25.9%Student3.4%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.3%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary17.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.1%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership79.4%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
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
42
Botley 3.2 mi
Hedge End 4.7 mi
Swanwick 4.7 mi
J10 M27 3.9 mi
J11 M27 4.3 mi
J9 M27 4.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
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 Shirrell Heath 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

Shedfield 38 0.9 mi away ⇄
Waltham Chase 47 0.9 mi away ⇄
Swanmore 48 1.3 mi away ⇄
Wickham 37 1.6 mi away ⇄
Soberton Heath 37 1.9 mi away ⇄
Curdridge 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Waltham 50 2.6 mi away ⇄
North Boarhunt 33 2.7 mi away ⇄
Soberton 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Knowle 34 2.9 mi away ⇄
Curbridge (Winchester) 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Droxford 36 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shirrell Heath a nice place to live?

Shirrell Heath has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Shirrell Heath is 45/100, 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 Shirrell Heath?

Shirrell Heath is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 124 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shirrell Heath?

Among the top-rated schools in Shirrell Heath is St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Shirrell Heath in total.

Shirrell Heath in context

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Postcode districts in Shirrell Heath

PO17 45 ⇄
SO32 45 ⇄

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