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Living in Stockbridge: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stockbridge scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 87/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 35/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 11 scored places sharing the SO20 postcode district, Stockbridge ranks 7th. Its economic health score runs 10 points above the SO20 district's 77/100. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SO20 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
290.9 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 45 crimes
↑ 187% above national average
Burglary 20 crimes
↑ 1114% above national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↑ 585% above national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 519% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 275% above national average
other 26 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 24 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 15 crimes
  3. 3 Roman Road 13 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 4.799 · PM2.5 5.571 · PM10 8.921 µg/m³
78
Green Space 70
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
2 schools in area
1Good1Inadequate
  • Stockbridge Primary & Pre-SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Danebury SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Inadequate
Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsRoyal Hampshire County Hospital7.6 mi
Southampton General Hospital12.6 mi
Salisbury District Hospital13.2 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.5%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity960 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
35
Full fibre (FTTP)55.2%
available across Test Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
60.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
60.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate52.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.7%Unemployed1.6%Retired35.4%Student2.2%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.8%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary15.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.7%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership73.1%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
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 E
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
8
Mottisfont & Dunbridge 6 mi
Andover 6.7 mi
Grateley 6.7 mi
J9 M3 9.1 mi
J11 M3 9.3 mi
J9 M3 9.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Ample 22
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Stockbridge 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

Longstock 42 1.3 mi away ⇄
Houghton (Test Valley) 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
King's Somborne 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Broughton (Test Valley) 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Nether Wallop 34 3.5 mi away ⇄
Chilbolton 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wherwell 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Kentsboro 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Middle Wallop 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Red Rice 0 4.3 mi away ⇄
Crawley (Winchester) 47 4.3 mi away ⇄
Goodworth Clatford 48 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stockbridge a nice place to live?

Stockbridge has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stockbridge is 39/100, 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 Stockbridge?

Stockbridge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 137 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stockbridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Stockbridge is Stockbridge Primary & Pre-School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Stockbridge in total.

Stockbridge in context

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Postcode districts in Stockbridge

SO20 38 ⇄

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