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Living in Twyford (Winchester): Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Twyford (Winchester) is 56/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 51/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 31/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 20 places in the SO21 postcode district. The SO21 district averages 44/100, putting Twyford (Winchester) 12 points above its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Twyford (Winchester) sits 36 points above the SO21 district figure of 15/100. For the surrounding area, see SO21 postcode district.

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Twyford (Winchester) scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Other theft 27 crimes
↑ 221% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 10 crimes
↓ 78% below national average
Burglary 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 81% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 5 crimes
  2. 2 Hill Rise 5 crimes
  3. 3 Shawford Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 7.45 · PM2.5 6.132 · PM10 10.362 µg/m³
74
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 10
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
30
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • Twyford St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
51
A&E departmentsRoyal Hampshire County Hospital2.2 mi
Southampton General Hospital7.6 mi
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre7.8 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,691 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
31
Full fibre (FTTP)45.6%
available across Winchester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
58.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
58.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 53 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
92
Employment rate62.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.5%Unemployed1.4%Retired25.4%Student4.8%Other inactive5.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial62%Skilled & technical25.3%Routine & elementary12.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)13.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)57.1%Apprenticeship3.7%Other (incl. vocational)0.6%
Home ownership73.2%
Among the least-deprived 8% 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 D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
41
Shawford 0.6 mi
Winchester 3.2 mi
Eastleigh 4 mi
J11 M3 0.8 mi
J11 M3 1.3 mi
J10 M3 1.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £537,500 13
5-year monthly trend
All
£531k £620k £713k £803k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Shawford 46 1.1 mi away ⇄
Compton (Winchester) 46 1.1 mi away ⇄
Otterbourne 46 1.5 mi away ⇄
Colden Common 52 1.8 mi away ⇄
Owslebury 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Fisher's Pond 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
Winchester 59 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hursley 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
Eastleigh 62 3.8 mi away ⇄
Chandler's Ford 67 3.9 mi away ⇄
Upham 46 4.3 mi away ⇄
Easton (Winchester) 27 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Twyford (Winchester) a nice place to live?

Twyford (Winchester) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Twyford (Winchester) is 56/100, 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 Twyford (Winchester)?

Twyford (Winchester) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 58 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Twyford (Winchester)?

Among the top-rated schools in Twyford (Winchester) is Twyford St Mary's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Twyford (Winchester) in total.

What are house prices like in Twyford (Winchester)?

The current median house price in Twyford (Winchester) is £537,500, around 89% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 13%.

Twyford (Winchester) in context

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Postcode districts in Twyford (Winchester)

SO21 44 ⇄

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