Town Pop. 2,697

Living in Swanmore: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Swanmore comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport is where Swanmore most outperforms the national norm: 39/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 36/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Swanmore places 2nd of 13 in the SO32 postcode district. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90) and economic health (82). Below 30/100: healthcare (9) and lifestyle (27). Wider context for the surrounding area: SO32 postcode district.

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Swanmore scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
60.1 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 84 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
Public order 11 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
other 26 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Spring Vale 17 crimes
  2. 2 Church Road 17 crimes
  3. 3 Brook Close 16 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 7 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 8.9 µg/m³
76
Green Space 26
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 9
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
37
3 schools in area · 6 within 4km
3Good
  • St John the Baptist Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Swanmore CollegeSecondary · 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
9
A&E departmentsQueen Alexandra Hospital7.2 mi
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre8.9 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit9.7 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryBishops Waltham Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity1,583 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
36
Full fibre (FTTP)45.6%
available across Winchester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
65.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
68.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 63 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate59.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.4%Unemployed2%Retired28%Student3.5%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.7%Skilled & technical29.3%Routine & elementary15%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.7%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership78.8%
Among the least-deprived 16% of areas in England
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 C
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
39
Botley 3.7 mi
Hedge End 4.9 mi
Swanwick 5.8 mi
J10 M27 5.1 mi
J11 M27 5.5 mi
J9 M27 5.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £500,120 20
Detached £615,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£423k £537k £654k £768k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Waltham Chase 47 1.0 mi away ⇄
Shirrell Heath 45 1.3 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Waltham 50 1.8 mi away ⇄
Shedfield 38 2.0 mi away ⇄
Soberton Heath 37 2.1 mi away ⇄
Soberton 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Droxford 36 2.3 mi away ⇄
Wickham 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Curdridge 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Meonstoke and Corhampton 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Upham 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
North Boarhunt 33 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Swanmore a nice place to live?

Swanmore has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Swanmore is 48/100, 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 Swanmore?

Swanmore is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 162 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Swanmore?

Among the top-rated schools in Swanmore are St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School, Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School and Swanmore College, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Swanmore in total.

What are house prices like in Swanmore?

The current median house price in Swanmore is £500,120, around 75% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £615,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 17%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Swanmore in context

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Postcode districts in Swanmore

SO32 45 ⇄

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