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Living in Stoke: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Stoke is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 69/100 against a town median of 88/100. Among the 3 scored places sharing the PO11 postcode district, Stoke ranks 2nd.

Against the wider PO11 district average of 49/100, that is 8 points below. On transport specifically, Stoke sits 16 points below the PO11 district figure of 46/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see PO11 postcode district.

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Stoke scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
69
160.5 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 78 crimes
↑ 123% above national average
Other theft 23 crimes
↑ 252% above national average
Public order 17 crimes
↑ 148% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kings Road 23 crimes
  2. 2 Havant Road 20 crimes
  3. 3 Northney Road 19 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 6.466 · PM2.5 5.989 · PM10 9.879 µg/m³
75
Green Space 17
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
18
2 schools in area · 8 within 4km
2Good
  • Mill Rythe Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Mill Rythe 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
14
A&E departmentsSt Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre3.7 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital4.2 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit7.4 mi
Hospital waitsPortsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.2%
Nearest GP surgeryWaterside Medical Practice1.9 mi
GP capacity1,391 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
56
Full fibre (FTTP)61%
available across Havant
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate49.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.6%Unemployed2.6%Retired35.5%Student2.7%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.3%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary22.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.5%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership79.4%
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
30
Warblington 2.5 mi
Havant 2.5 mi
Bedhampton 2.6 mi
J5 A3(M) 2.5 mi
J5 A3(M) 3 mi
J4 A3(M) 3.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £475,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£478k £485k £491k £498k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

North Hayling 40 0.8 mi away ⇄
South Hayling 49 2.0 mi away ⇄
West Thorney 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Emsworth 58 2.9 mi away ⇄
Havant 61 2.9 mi away ⇄
Southbourne 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
Westbourne 50 3.9 mi away ⇄
Portsmouth 64 4.4 mi away ⇄
West Wittering 44 4.5 mi away ⇄
Hambrook and Nutbourne 48 4.6 mi away ⇄
Waterlooville 63 4.7 mi away ⇄
Rowlands Castle 46 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stoke a nice place to live?

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

Stoke has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 69/100. There were 169 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stoke?

Among the top-rated schools in Stoke are Mill Rythe Infant School and Mill Rythe Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Stoke in total.

What are house prices like in Stoke?

The current median house price in Stoke is £475,000, around 67% above the England and Wales average.

Stoke in context

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Postcode districts in Stoke

PO11 49 ⇄

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