Town Pop. 460

Living in Upham: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Upham is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 39/100 against a town median of 60/100. Upham places 5th of 13 in the SO32 postcode district.

Its environment score runs 12 points above the SO32 district's 66/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (10), lifestyle (16), transport (26) and schools (28) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SO32 postcode district.

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Upham scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
315.2 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 68 crimes
↑ 344% above national average
Other theft 23 crimes
↑ 706% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 379% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 460% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pembers Farm Avenue 22 crimes
  2. 2 Samuel Jarvis Avenue 13 crimes
  3. 3 Woodcote Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 6.8 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
75
Green Space 85
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • Upham Church of England Aided 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
10
A&E departmentsRoyal Hampshire County Hospital6.7 mi
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre7.1 mi
Southampton General Hospital8 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryBishops Waltham Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity1,405 patients per GP
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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
39
Full fibre (FTTP)45.6%
available across Winchester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
52.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
52.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate64.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.8%Unemployed1.2%Retired23.8%Student3.2%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.9%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary16%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.1%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership81.1%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
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 E
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
26
Hedge End 3.6 mi
Botley 4.2 mi
Eastleigh 4.5 mi
J7 M27 4.8 mi
J12 M3 5 mi
J12 M3 5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Upham 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

Bishop's Waltham 50 1.9 mi away ⇄
Fisher's Pond 48 2.2 mi away ⇄
Owslebury 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Durley 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Horton Heath 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Colden Common 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
Waltham Chase 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Swanmore 48 3.7 mi away ⇄
Curdridge 35 3.7 mi away ⇄
Botley 48 4.0 mi away ⇄
Eastleigh 62 4.1 mi away ⇄
Twyford (Winchester) 56 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Upham a nice place to live?

Upham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Upham is 46/100, 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 Upham?

Upham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 145 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Upham?

Among the top-rated schools in Upham is Upham Church of England Aided Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Upham in total.

Upham in context

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Postcode districts in Upham

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