Town Pop. 1,541

Living in Westbourne: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Westbourne scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Westbourne most outperforms the national norm: 42/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 45/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the PO10 postcode district, Westbourne ranks 3rd. Against the wider PO10 district average of 56/100, that is 6 points below. On transport specifically, Westbourne sits 13 points below the PO10 district figure of 55/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PO10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
81.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 32 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 32 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 25 crimes
↑ 138% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cemetery Lane 14 crimes
  2. 2 Emsworth Common Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Edgell Road 8 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 7.462 · PM2.5 6.212 · PM10 9.753 µg/m³
74
Green Space 63
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
26
2 schools in area · 14 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • St James Church of England Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Westbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

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
25
A&E departmentsQueen Alexandra Hospital6.2 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre7.1 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit10.6 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.9%
Nearest GP surgeryEmsworth Medical Practice1.2 mi
GP capacity1,570 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
75
Full fibre (FTTP)67.3%
available across Chichester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 62 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
45
Employment rate57.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.3%Unemployed1.9%Retired27.6%Student3.4%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.5%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary21.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.2%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership68%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax Chichester · 2026-27
A £1,647
B £1,921
C £2,196
D £2,470
E £3,019
F £3,568
G £4,117
H £4,940
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
42
Emsworth 1 mi
Southbourne 1.3 mi
Warblington 2 mi
J3 A3(M) 3.9 mi
J5 A3(M) 4 mi
J3 A3(M) 4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £392,500 15
5-year monthly trend
All
£366k £392k £419k £446k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Emsworth 58 1.0 mi away ⇄
Southbourne 53 1.3 mi away ⇄
Hambrook (Chichester) 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Hambrook and Nutbourne 48 2.2 mi away ⇄
Rowlands Castle 46 2.5 mi away ⇄
Funtington 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Havant 61 2.7 mi away ⇄
North Hayling 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
West Thorney 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bosham 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Stoke 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Waterlooville 63 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Westbourne a nice place to live?

Westbourne is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Westbourne is 50/100, 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 Westbourne?

Westbourne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 126 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Westbourne?

Among the top-rated schools in Westbourne is St James Church of England Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Westbourne in total.

What are house prices like in Westbourne?

The current median house price in Westbourne is £392,500, around 38% above the England and Wales average.

Westbourne in context

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Postcode districts in Westbourne

PO10 56 ⇄

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