Town Pop. 33,684

Living in Waterlooville: Liveability Score 63/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Waterlooville is 63/100, built from 9 categories. Schools is where Waterlooville most outperforms the national norm: 67/100 against a median of 23/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 71/100 versus a median of 88/100.

No category drops below 47/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. That is 13 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Broadband (90) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PO6 postcode district.

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Waterlooville scores 63 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
71
76.4 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 1,216 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 295 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Shoplifting 253 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 222 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 147 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
other 442 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 245 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 93 crimes
  3. 3 Laburnum Road 86 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 9 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10 µg/m³
72
Green Space 38
Parks Ample 28
Sports Pitches Ample 15
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 11

Services

Schools
67
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 24 in area · 42 within 4km
19Good5Ungraded
  • Berewood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hart Plain Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Mill Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Morelands Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Oaklands Catholic SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Padnell Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Padnell Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Prospect SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Purbrook Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Purbrook Park SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
47
A&E departmentsQueen Alexandra Hospital0.7 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre3.8 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit5.8 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
1 GP surgery in area 5 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,910 patients per GP
3dentists7pharmacies

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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)61%
available across Havant
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 857 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate58%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58%Unemployed2.4%Retired27.6%Student2.8%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary26.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.5%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership73.6%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax Havant · 2026-27
A £1,547
B £1,804
C £2,062
D £2,320
E £2,836
F £3,351
G £3,867
H £4,640
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 Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
61
Bedhampton 2.2 mi
Havant 2.7 mi
Cosham 2.7 mi
J3 A3(M) 0.8 mi
J3 A3(M) 1 mi
J4 A3(M) 1.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
55
Pubs & Bars Ample 10
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 28
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 24
Retail Shopping Ample 163
Takeaways Ample 21
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £325,000 215
Detached £460,000 55
Semi-detached £346,000 71
Terraced £285,000 67
Flat / Maisonette £156,750 22
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£139k £260k £385k £506k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Havant 61 2.3 mi away ⇄
Denmead 55 2.5 mi away ⇄
Horndean 63 2.6 mi away ⇄
Southwick (Winchester) 30 3.2 mi away ⇄
Rowlands Castle 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Catherington 52 3.4 mi away ⇄
Portsmouth 64 4.2 mi away ⇄
Emsworth 58 4.4 mi away ⇄
Hambledon (Winchester) 39 4.4 mi away ⇄
North Hayling 40 4.6 mi away ⇄
Stoke 41 4.7 mi away ⇄
Clanfield (East Hampshire) 52 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterlooville a nice place to live?

Waterlooville is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Waterlooville is 63/100, 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 Waterlooville?

Waterlooville has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 71/100. There were 2,575 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Waterlooville?

Among the top-rated schools in Waterlooville are Berewood Primary School, Hart Plain Infant School and Mill Hill Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 24 rated schools in Waterlooville in total.

What are house prices like in Waterlooville?

The current median house price in Waterlooville is £325,000, around 14% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £460,000, semi-detached £346,000, terraced £285,000, flat £156,750. There were 215 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Waterlooville in context

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Postcode districts in Waterlooville

PO6 61 ⇄
PO7 60 ⇄
PO8 58 ⇄

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