Town Pop. 1,116

Living in Ashton Keynes: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ashton Keynes scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Ashton Keynes places 5th of 9 in the SN6 postcode district.

Its economic health score runs 9 points above the SN6 district's 70/100. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SN6 postcode district.

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Ashton Keynes scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
55.6 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 24 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Burglary 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 B4696 12 crimes
  2. 2 Bourne Lake Park 6 crimes
  3. 3 Church Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 4.298 · PM2.5 5.964 · PM10 9.635 µg/m³
77
Green Space 57
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Ashton Keynes Church of England 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 departmentsGreat Western Hospital11.1 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital19.5 mi
Royal United Hospital25.9 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryCricklade Surgery3.4 mi
GP capacity3,454 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
9.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
9.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate57.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.4%Unemployed2%Retired31.6%Student3.3%Other inactive5.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.3%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary16.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.4%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)1%
Home ownership82.4%
Among the least-deprived 33% 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
25
Kemble 4.4 mi
Swindon 8.4 mi
Stroud 14.1 mi
J16 M4 7.4 mi
J16 M4 7.9 mi
J15 M4 11.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Ashton Keynes 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

Somerford Keynes 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
South Cerney 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
Minety 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Chelworth Lower Green 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Latton 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Upper Minety 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Cricklade 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ewen 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Oaksey 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Siddington 56 3.6 mi away ⇄
Down Ampney 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
Kemble 38 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashton Keynes a nice place to live?

Ashton Keynes has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ashton Keynes 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 Ashton Keynes?

Ashton Keynes is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 62 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ashton Keynes?

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

Ashton Keynes in context

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Postcode districts in Ashton Keynes

SN6 42 ⇄

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