Town Pop. 271

Living in Soberton: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Soberton comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 84/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Schools falls furthest short: 7/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100.

Soberton places 8th of 13 in the SO32 postcode district. On economic health specifically, Soberton sits 8 points above the SO32 district figure of 76/100. 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 SO32 postcode district.

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Soberton scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
442.8 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 59 crimes
↑ 554% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 734% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 167% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 388% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 637% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Long Road 20 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 7 crimes
  3. 3 Rushmere Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 6.059 · PM2.5 5.806 · PM10 9.709 µg/m³
76
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Droxford Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding

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

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsQueen Alexandra Hospital6.1 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit9.5 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre9.5 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.5 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryWickham Surgery3.5 mi
GP capacity1,678 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
58
Full fibre (FTTP)45.6%
available across Winchester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate54.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.5%Unemployed1.4%Retired32.2%Student3.6%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.6%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary13.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.2%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership78.5%
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 E
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Botley 5.9 mi
Portchester 6.5 mi
Fareham 6.8 mi
J10 M27 5.7 mi
J11 M27 5.8 mi
J11 M27 5.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 2
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 Soberton 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

Droxford 36 1.2 mi away ⇄
Soberton Heath 37 1.5 mi away ⇄
Swanmore 48 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hambledon (Winchester) 39 2.3 mi away ⇄
Meonstoke and Corhampton 40 2.4 mi away ⇄
Shirrell Heath 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Waltham Chase 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Shedfield 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
North Boarhunt 33 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Waltham 50 3.8 mi away ⇄
Denmead 55 3.8 mi away ⇄
Wickham 37 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Soberton a nice place to live?

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

Soberton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 120 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Soberton?

Among the top-rated schools in Soberton is Droxford Junior School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Soberton in total.

Soberton in context

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Postcode districts in Soberton

SO32 45 ⇄

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