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Living in West Tytherley: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for West Tytherley is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Schools falls furthest short: 7/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100. West Tytherley places 12th of 23 in the SP5 postcode district.

That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (82) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (3), lifestyle (14) and transport (16). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SP5 postcode district.

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West Tytherley scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
412.2 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 45 crimes
↑ 356% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 366% above national average
Burglary 17 crimes
↑ 1540% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 696% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 281% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hillside Close 22 crimes
  2. 2 Oval Road 15 crimes
  3. 3 Pendle Green 10 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.46 · PM2.5 5.554 · PM10 8.916 µg/m³
78
Green Space 76
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area
1Good
  • West Tytherley Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsSalisbury District Hospital7.6 mi
Southampton General Hospital11.8 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital12.1 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.5%
Nearest GP surgeryWhiteparish Surgery4.4 mi
GP capacity1,156 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
55
Full fibre (FTTP)55.2%
available across Test Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate59.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.6%Unemployed2.4%Retired27.1%Student3.3%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.7%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary18.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.1%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership65.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Test Valley · 2026-27
A £1,537
B £1,794
C £2,050
D £2,306
E £2,818
F £3,331
G £3,843
H £4,612
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
16
Dean 2 mi
Mottisfont & Dunbridge 3.7 mi
Grateley 7.1 mi
J2 M27 9.1 mi
J2 M27 9.3 mi
J1 M27 10.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in West Tytherley 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

West Dean (Test Valley) 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
Middle Winterslow 39 2.6 mi away ⇄
Broughton (Test Valley) 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
East Grimstead 35 3.3 mi away ⇄
Pitton 36 3.9 mi away ⇄
Whiteparish 46 4.3 mi away ⇄
Houghton (Test Valley) 41 4.4 mi away ⇄
Nether Wallop 34 4.4 mi away ⇄
Firsdown 42 4.4 mi away ⇄
West Grimstead 41 4.4 mi away ⇄
Newtown (Test Valley) 0 4.5 mi away ⇄
Awbridge 41 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Tytherley a nice place to live?

West Tytherley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for West Tytherley is 40/100, 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 Tytherley?

West Tytherley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 122 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in West Tytherley?

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

West Tytherley in context

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Postcode districts in West Tytherley

SP5 44 ⇄

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