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Living in Wherwell: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wherwell is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 86/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Schools falls furthest short: 7/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100.

That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 17 places in the SP11 postcode district. Against the wider SP11 district average of 51/100, that is 8 points below. On broadband specifically, Wherwell sits 66 points above the SP11 district figure of 20/100. For the surrounding area, see SP11 postcode district.

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Wherwell scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
352.6 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 28 crimes
↑ 169% above national average
Other theft 25 crimes
↑ 1192% above national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 1366% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 394% above national average
Other crime 7 crimes
↑ 1020% above national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 21 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 19 crimes
  3. 3 Bullington Lane 16 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 5.71 · PM10 10.019 µg/m³
77
Green Space 50
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Wherwell Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Hampshire County Hospital8.5 mi
Southampton General Hospital15.6 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital16.3 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryAdelaide Medical Centre3.3 mi
GP capacity1,071 patients per GP
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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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)55.2%
available across Test Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate62.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.8%Unemployed2.2%Retired24.8%Student2.7%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary16.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.5%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership65%
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
12
Andover 3.8 mi
Whitchurch 6.9 mi
Grateley 7.6 mi
J9 M3 9.1 mi
J9 M3 9.5 mi
J10 M3 10.3 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Wherwell 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

Chilbolton 42 0.7 mi away ⇄
Goodworth Clatford 48 2.0 mi away ⇄
Longstock 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Barton Stacey 35 3.1 mi away ⇄
Red Rice 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Anna Valley and Upper Clatford 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Andover 63 3.7 mi away ⇄
Abbotts Ann 58 3.9 mi away ⇄
Picket Piece 54 4.0 mi away ⇄
Stockbridge 39 4.0 mi away ⇄
Crawley (Winchester) 47 4.4 mi away ⇄
Charlton (Test Valley) 70 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wherwell a nice place to live?

Wherwell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wherwell is 43/100, 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 Wherwell?

Wherwell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 110 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wherwell?

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

Wherwell in context

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Postcode districts in Wherwell

SP11 51 ⇄

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