Town Pop. 2,799

Living in Waltham Chase: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Waltham Chase is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where Waltham Chase most outperforms the national norm: 41/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 23/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Waltham Chase places 4th of 13 in the SO32 postcode district. Its transport score runs 8 points above the SO32 district's 33/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92) and economic health (85). Wider context for the surrounding area: SO32 postcode district.

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Waltham Chase scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
82.2 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 136 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Other theft 22 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sandy Lane 21 crimes
  2. 2 Pricketts Hill 20 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 14 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 7.3 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
75
Green Space 33
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
31
2 schools in area · 7 within 4km
2Good
  • St John the Baptist Church of England 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
12
A&E departmentsQueen Alexandra Hospital7.5 mi
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre8.3 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit9.1 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
Nearest GP surgeryBishops Waltham Surgery1.7 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
23
Full fibre (FTTP)45.6%
available across Winchester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
71.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
74.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 53 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate61.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.7%Unemployed1.9%Retired26.3%Student3.3%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51%Skilled & technical32.3%Routine & elementary16.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.5%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership81.2%
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
41
Botley 2.8 mi
Hedge End 4.1 mi
Swanwick 4.8 mi
J9 M27 4.6 mi
J10 M27 4.6 mi
J9 M27 4.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £432,500 28
Detached £635,000 11
Semi-detached £370,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£340k £448k £559k £666k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Shirrell Heath 45 0.9 mi away ⇄
Swanmore 48 1.0 mi away ⇄
Shedfield 38 1.3 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Waltham 50 1.8 mi away ⇄
Curdridge 35 2.1 mi away ⇄
Wickham 37 2.3 mi away ⇄
Soberton Heath 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Curbridge (Winchester) 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Soberton 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Droxford 36 3.3 mi away ⇄
Botley 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
Durley 0 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Waltham Chase a nice place to live?

Waltham Chase has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Waltham Chase is 47/100, 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 Waltham Chase?

Waltham Chase is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 230 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Waltham Chase?

Among the top-rated schools in Waltham Chase are St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Swanmore College, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Waltham Chase in total.

What are house prices like in Waltham Chase?

The current median house price in Waltham Chase is £432,500, around 52% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £635,000, semi-detached £370,000. There were 28 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Waltham Chase

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