Town Pop. 3,937

Living in Southbourne: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Southbourne comes out at 53/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 46/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 38/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the PO10 postcode district, Southbourne ranks 2nd. On transport specifically, Southbourne sits 9 points below the PO10 district figure of 55/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PO10 postcode district.

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Southbourne scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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PO10 7AA PO10 8AA PO10 9DL PO10 PO18

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
96.5 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 144 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 76 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 42 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
Other theft 35 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Public order 30 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
other 53 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 East Field Close 17 crimes
  2. 2 Dunkirk Rise 17 crimes
  3. 3 Hartland Court 16 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 7.3 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
74
Green Space 70
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 9
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
38
3 schools in area · 9 within 4km
3Good
  • Bourne Community CollegeSecondary · inspected 2026
    Good
  • Southbourne Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Southbourne Junior 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
33
A&E departmentsQueen Alexandra Hospital6.6 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre7 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit10.6 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.9%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,545 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
38
Full fibre (FTTP)67.3%
available across Chichester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 116 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate58.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.3%Unemployed2%Retired27.7%Student2.2%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.5%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary18.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)19.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.4%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership68.6%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax Chichester · 2026-27
A £1,647
B £1,921
C £2,196
D £2,470
E £3,019
F £3,568
G £4,117
H £4,940
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
46
Southbourne 0.1 mi
Nutbourne 1.1 mi
Emsworth 1.3 mi
J5 A3(M) 4.6 mi
J5 A3(M) 4.6 mi
J4 A3(M) 4.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Ample 14

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £432,500 24
Detached £519,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£286k £416k £549k £678k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hambrook and Nutbourne 48 1.2 mi away ⇄
Westbourne 50 1.3 mi away ⇄
Emsworth 58 1.4 mi away ⇄
Hambrook (Chichester) 43 1.6 mi away ⇄
West Thorney 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Funtington 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Bosham 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
North Hayling 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Havant 61 3.5 mi away ⇄
Stoke 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Rowlands Castle 46 3.8 mi away ⇄
West Itchenor 49 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Southbourne a nice place to live?

Southbourne is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Southbourne is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Southbourne?

Southbourne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 380 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Southbourne?

Among the top-rated schools in Southbourne are Bourne Community College, Southbourne Infant School and Southbourne Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Southbourne in total.

What are house prices like in Southbourne?

The current median house price in Southbourne is £432,500, around 52% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £519,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%. There were 24 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Southbourne in context

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Postcode districts in Southbourne

PO10 56 ⇄
PO18 38 ⇄

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