Town Pop. 1,601

Living in West Wellow: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

West Wellow comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 86/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the SO51 postcode district. It scores 10 points below the SO51 postcode district as a whole, which averages 51/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SO51 postcode district.

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West Wellow scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
73.7 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 52 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sherfield English Lane 9 crimes
  2. 2 Gurnays Mead 9 crimes
  3. 3 Romsey Road 8 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 8.5 µg/m³
78
Green Space 83
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area
1Good
  • Wellow Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsSouthampton General Hospital6.5 mi
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre8.6 mi
Salisbury District Hospital9.7 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryAbbeywell Surgery3.9 mi
GP capacity1,498 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)55.2%
available across Test Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 44 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate53.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.2%Unemployed1.3%Retired36.1%Student2.7%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.9%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary14.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.1%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership83.5%
Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
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 D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
18
Romsey 4.4 mi
Mottisfont & Dunbridge 4.8 mi
Dean 5.5 mi
J2 M27 2.7 mi
J1 M27 3.1 mi
J2 M27 3.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 13

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £502,000 17
Detached £606,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£461k £574k £691k £804k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Blackhill 0 0.6 mi away ⇄
East Wellow 42 1.0 mi away ⇄
Plaitford 39 1.1 mi away ⇄
Ower (Copythorne) 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Landford and Nomansland 34 2.3 mi away ⇄
Shootash 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
Newtown (Test Valley) 0 2.8 mi away ⇄
Cadnam and Bartley 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Awbridge 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Whiteparish 46 4.0 mi away ⇄
Minstead 33 4.6 mi away ⇄
Woodlands 51 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Wellow a nice place to live?

West Wellow has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for West Wellow is 41/100, 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 Wellow?

West Wellow is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 118 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in West Wellow?

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

What are house prices like in West Wellow?

The current median house price in West Wellow is £502,000, around 76% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £606,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 34%.

West Wellow in context

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Postcode districts in West Wellow

SO51 51 ⇄

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