Town Pop. 1,399

Living in Aldbourne: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Aldbourne comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 86/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Aldbourne places 11th of 17 in the SN8 postcode district. On economic health specifically, Aldbourne sits 11 points above the SN8 district figure of 75/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: SN8 postcode district.

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Aldbourne scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
41.5 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 18 crimes
↓ 61% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Public order 8 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hillwood Road 9 crimes
  2. 2 Hawkins Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Back Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.8 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • St Michael's CofE Aided PrimaryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding

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 departmentsGreat Western Hospital5.8 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital25.5 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital25.6 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryRamsbury & Wanborough Surgery2.6 mi
GP capacity1,520 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
0.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 46 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate57.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.8%Unemployed2.3%Retired30.5%Student2.8%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.7%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary16.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)14.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.2%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership72.3%
Among the least-deprived 27% 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
16
Hungerford 6.5 mi
Bedwyn 7 mi
Kintbury 9.2 mi
J15 M4 5.3 mi
J14 M4 5.8 mi
J15 M4 5.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Aldbourne 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

Baydon 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
Ramsbury 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Lambourn Woodlands 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Ogbourne St George 48 4.2 mi away ⇄
Upper Lambourn 44 4.2 mi away ⇄
Lambourn 45 4.3 mi away ⇄
Mildenhall (Wiltshire) 40 5.0 mi away ⇄
Liddington 39 5.1 mi away ⇄
Bishopstone (Swindon) 47 5.2 mi away ⇄
Eastbury 44 5.2 mi away ⇄
Ogbourne Maizey 40 5.3 mi away ⇄
Chiseldon 51 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Aldbourne a nice place to live?

Aldbourne has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Aldbourne is 40/100, 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 Aldbourne?

Aldbourne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 58 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Aldbourne?

Among the top-rated schools in Aldbourne is St Michael's CofE Aided Primary, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Aldbourne in total.

Aldbourne in context

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Postcode districts in Aldbourne

SN8 43 ⇄

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