Town Pop. 828

Living in Whiteparish: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Whiteparish comes out at 46/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 49/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 23 scored places sharing the SP5 postcode district, Whiteparish ranks 4th. On healthcare specifically, Whiteparish sits 23 points above the SP5 district figure of 26/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94) and economic health (85). For the surrounding area, see SP5 postcode district.

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Whiteparish scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
49.5 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 11 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 211% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 8 crimes
  2. 2 Green Close 5 crimes
  3. 3 Dean Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 4.788 · PM2.5 5.661 · PM10 8.868 µg/m³
78
Green Space 80
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area
1Good
  • Whiteparish All Saints Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
49
A&E departmentsSalisbury District Hospital6 mi
Southampton General Hospital10.4 mi
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre12.6 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust5 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 capacity1,446 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed2.1%Retired30.3%Student4%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.9%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary15.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.9%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership81.7%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
32
Council tax Wiltshire · 2026-27
A £1,715
B £2,000
C £2,286
D £2,572
E £3,144
F £3,715
G £4,287
H £5,144
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
6
Dean 2.3 mi
Mottisfont & Dunbridge 4.8 mi
Romsey 7 mi
J2 M27 6.7 mi
J1 M27 6.7 mi
J1 M27 6.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
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 Whiteparish 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 2.3 mi away ⇄
East Grimstead 35 2.9 mi away ⇄
West Grimstead 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Lover 38 3.2 mi away ⇄
Plaitford 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Landford and Nomansland 34 3.3 mi away ⇄
Newtown (Test Valley) 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Redlynch and Woodfalls 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Whaddon (Wiltshire) 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
West Wellow 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
West Tytherley 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Blackhill 0 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whiteparish a nice place to live?

Whiteparish has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Whiteparish is 46/100, 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 Whiteparish?

Whiteparish is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 41 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Whiteparish?

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

Whiteparish in context

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Postcode districts in Whiteparish

SP5 44 ⇄

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