Town Pop. 14,771

Living in South Hayling: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

South Hayling scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where South Hayling most outperforms the national norm: 46/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 68/100 against a town median of 88/100.

No other settlement in the PO11 postcode district scores higher. South Hayling leads all 3. That puts South Hayling in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: PO11 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
68
72.8 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 537 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 109 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 82 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Public order 79 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Other theft 70 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
other 199 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 145 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 74 crimes
  3. 3 North Shore Road 27 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 8.8 µg/m³
77
Green Space 9
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 9
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Ample 13

Services

Schools
28
5 schools in area
4Good1Ungraded
  • Mengham Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Mill Rythe Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Mill Rythe Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Hayling CollegeSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Mengham Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

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

Healthcare
46
A&E departmentsSt Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre2.5 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital4.8 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit6.2 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,070 patients per GP
3dentists3pharmacies

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
57
Full fibre (FTTP)61%
available across Havant
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 370 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate44.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed44.6%Unemployed2.5%Retired41%Student2.3%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary25.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.1%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership75.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax Havant · 2026-27
A £1,547
B £1,804
C £2,062
D £2,320
E £2,836
F £3,351
G £3,867
H £4,640
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 Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
38
Fratton 4.3 mi
Warblington 4.5 mi
Havant 4.6 mi
J5 A3(M) 4.3 mi
J5 A3(M) 4.9 mi
J12 M27 5.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars Ample 11
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 20
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 14
Retail Shopping Ample 58
Takeaways Ample 19
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £339,000 122
Detached £425,000 59
Semi-detached £320,000 25
Terraced £317,500 10
Flat / Maisonette £160,500 28
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£137k £267k £401k £530k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Stoke 41 2.0 mi away ⇄
North Hayling 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
West Thorney 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
West Wittering 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Emsworth 58 4.7 mi away ⇄
West Itchenor 49 4.9 mi away ⇄
Havant 61 5.0 mi away ⇄
Portsmouth 64 5.0 mi away ⇄
Southbourne 53 5.0 mi away ⇄
East Wittering 45 5.1 mi away ⇄
Shipton Green 0 5.2 mi away ⇄
Westbourne 50 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is South Hayling a nice place to live?

South Hayling has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for South Hayling is 49/100, 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 South Hayling?

South Hayling has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 68/100. There were 1,076 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in South Hayling?

Among the top-rated schools in South Hayling are Mengham Infant School, Mill Rythe Infant School and Mill Rythe Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in South Hayling in total.

What are house prices like in South Hayling?

The current median house price in South Hayling is £339,000, around 19% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £425,000, semi-detached £320,000, terraced £317,500, flat £160,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%. There were 122 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

South Hayling in context

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Postcode districts in South Hayling

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