Compton & ShawfordWhat is Compton & Shawford, Hampshire like to live in?
The short answer: what Compton & Shawford is like to live in
This district offers tranquil village life with good access to Winchester and the South Downs National Park. However, a car is required for daily errands and the 24-minute drive to Winchester station will be a daily consideration for commuters.
Key stats
Schools
- OutstandingSaint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton0.9 miles away
- OutstandingCantell School1.7 miles away
- OutstandingGreat Oaks School2.1 miles away
- OutstandingMount Pleasant Juniors2.7 miles away
- GoodMansbridge Primary School0.7 miles away
- GoodStoneham Park Primary Academy0.7 miles away
- GoodCherbourg Primary School1 miles away
- GoodTownhill Junior School1.2 miles away
- GoodTownhill Infant School1.3 miles away
- GoodBitterne Park School1.3 miles away
Property market
Median sale band by property type, based on Land Registry transactions in a 3-mile radius.
- Terraced · SO18 4HR£270,000
- Semi-detached · SO30 3GJ£215,000
- Semi-detached · SO19 4DE£305,000
Well-known pubs nearby
- The Olive Branch0.2 mi
- Fleming Arms0.7 mi
- White Swan0.7 mi
- The Cricketers1 mi
- The Grantham Arms1.2 mi
Green space nearby
- Lower Hardmoor Sports Ground0.5 mi
- Itchen Valley Nature Reserve0.5 mi
- Lakeside Country Park0.6 mi
Lifestyle at a glance
Counts and scores only — named venues for restaurants and arts/culture aren't tracked yet, unlike pubs and green space above. Water sports and sports & recreation counts come from Sport England's Active Places Power data (CC BY 4.0).
Healthcare nearby
Source: NHS Digital Organisation Data Service (ODS). Hospital counts are individual hospital sites, not NHS Trusts — one Trust often runs several sites.
Practicalities
Is Compton & Shawford a good place to live?
Compton & Shawford is a large village in Hampshire. Peak trains to Waterloo take about 88 minutes from Winchester. Recorded crime is very low. Whether it is a good place to live depends on what you need it to do — the figures above are the ones worth checking first.
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What is it like living in Compton & Shawford?
This district offers tranquil village life with good access to Winchester and the South Downs National Park. However, a car is required for daily errands and the 24-minute drive to Winchester station will be a daily consideration for commuters.
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