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Living in West Meon: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

West Meon scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 90/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100.

West Meon places 3rd of 5 in the GU32 postcode district. It scores 12 points below the GU32 postcode district as a whole, which averages 51/100. Its economic health score runs 15 points above the GU32 district's 75/100. For the surrounding area, see GU32 postcode district.

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West Meon scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
133.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Vehicle crime 19 crimes
↑ 542% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 18 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 215% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 20 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 6 crimes
  3. 3 Love Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 5.02 · PM2.5 5.833 · PM10 10.152 µg/m³
77
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area
1Good
  • West Meon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
Healthcare
12
A&E departmentsRoyal Hampshire County Hospital10.8 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital11 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre14.5 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 capacity910 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)45.6%
available across Winchester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
5.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
5.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
79.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate58.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.6%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.7%Student3.9%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.1%Skilled & technical32.8%Routine & elementary13.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.1%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership70.9%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
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 Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
16
Petersfield 6.4 mi
Liss 8.8 mi
Botley 10 mi
J1 A3(M) 7.3 mi
J2 A3(M) 8 mi
J2 A3(M) 8.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in West Meon 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

East Meon 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Meonstoke and Corhampton 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bramdean 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Droxford 36 4.3 mi away ⇄
Monkwood 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Cheriton 46 4.6 mi away ⇄
Ropley 37 4.6 mi away ⇄
Soberton 41 5.2 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Sutton 41 5.4 mi away ⇄
Hambledon (Winchester) 39 5.6 mi away ⇄
Gundleton 0 5.9 mi away ⇄
Clanfield (East Hampshire) 52 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Meon a nice place to live?

West Meon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for West Meon is 39/100, 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 West Meon?

West Meon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in West Meon?

Among the top-rated schools in West Meon is West Meon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in West Meon in total.

West Meon in context

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Postcode districts in West Meon

GU32 51 ⇄

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