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Living in Tiptoe: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tiptoe scores 53/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Tiptoe most outperforms the national norm: 84/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 11 scored places sharing the SO41 postcode district, Tiptoe ranks 4th.

Its broadband score runs 40 points above the SO41 district's 44/100. Safety (94), economic health (86) and environment (80) sit at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (8) and lifestyle (25) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SO41 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Tiptoe scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
224.7 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 49 crimes
↑ 192% above national average
Burglary 19 crimes
↑ 980% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 156% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 231% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 South Sway Lane 12 crimes
  2. 2 Boldre Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Mount Pleasant Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 4.9 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 8.5 µg/m³
79
Green Space 85
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
30
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • Tiptoe Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsRoyal Bournemouth Hospital8.2 mi
Hythe Hospital11 mi
Southampton General Hospital13.1 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryCoastal Medical Partnership1.9 mi
GP capacity1,161 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
84
Full fibre (FTTP)71.8%
available across New Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate51.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.7%Unemployed2.1%Retired34.8%Student2.6%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42%Skilled & technical39%Routine & elementary19%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.5%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership85.8%
Among the least-deprived 18% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax New Forest · 2026-27
A £1,613
B £1,882
C £2,151
D £2,420
E £2,958
F £3,496
G £4,033
H £4,840
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 Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
37
Sway 1.1 mi
New Milton 1.9 mi
Brockenhurst 3.7 mi
J1 M27 9.8 mi
J1 M27 10.3 mi
J2 M27 12.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Tiptoe 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

Wootton (New Forest) 0 0.7 mi away ⇄
Bashley 53 1.0 mi away ⇄
Sway 51 1.2 mi away ⇄
Ashley (New Forest) 53 1.2 mi away ⇄
Hordle 52 1.9 mi away ⇄
New Milton 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Mount Pleasant 56 2.4 mi away ⇄
Everton (New Forest) 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Barton on Sea 54 2.9 mi away ⇄
Sandy Down 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Brockenhurst 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
Milford on Sea 47 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tiptoe a nice place to live?

Tiptoe is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Tiptoe 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 Tiptoe?

Tiptoe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 113 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tiptoe?

Among the top-rated schools in Tiptoe is Tiptoe Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Tiptoe in total.

Tiptoe in context

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Postcode districts in Tiptoe

SO41 55 ⇄

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