Town Pop. 1,294

Living in Wickham: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wickham comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 51/100 against a town median of 88/100. Among the 9 scored places sharing the PO17 postcode district, Wickham ranks 5th.

Against the wider PO17 district average of 45/100, that is 8 points below. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: schools (19), lifestyle (25), transport (26) and healthcare (28). Wider context for the surrounding area: PO17 postcode district.

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Wickham scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
51
104.3 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 76 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 8 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 14 crimes
  2. 2 The Spur 13 crimes
  3. 3 Elizabeth Close 12 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 7.6 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
75
Green Space 29
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Wickham Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsQueen Alexandra Hospital5.8 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit7.1 mi
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre8.1 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,617 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
47
Full fibre (FTTP)45.6%
available across Winchester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
67.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
67.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 92 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
38
Employment rate52.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.7%Unemployed2.4%Retired30.8%Student4.2%Other inactive9.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.2%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary26.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.2%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership55%
Among the most-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
Council tax Winchester · 2026-27
A £1,573
B £1,836
C £2,098
D £2,360
E £2,884
F £3,409
G £3,933
H £4,720
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
26
Botley 3.1 mi
Fareham 3.2 mi
Swanwick 3.6 mi
J10 M27 2.3 mi
J11 M27 2.9 mi
J9 M27 2.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £324,500 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£324k £431k £542k £649k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Shedfield 38 1.1 mi away ⇄
Knowle 34 1.3 mi away ⇄
Shirrell Heath 45 1.6 mi away ⇄
North Boarhunt 33 2.0 mi away ⇄
Waltham Chase 47 2.3 mi away ⇄
Curbridge (Winchester) 42 2.3 mi away ⇄
Soberton Heath 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Curdridge 35 2.8 mi away ⇄
Whiteley 54 2.8 mi away ⇄
Swanmore 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Segensworth 64 3.1 mi away ⇄
Fareham 61 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wickham a nice place to live?

Wickham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wickham is 37/100, 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 Wickham?

Wickham has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 51/100. There were 135 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wickham?

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

What are house prices like in Wickham?

The current median house price in Wickham is £324,500, around 14% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 26%.

Wickham in context

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Postcode districts in Wickham

PO17 45 ⇄

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