Town Pop. 453

Living in Baydon: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Baydon comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 83/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 17 scored places sharing the SN8 postcode district, Baydon ranks 7th. Its economic health score runs 8 points above the SN8 district's 75/100. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: SN8 postcode district.

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Baydon scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
150.1 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 24 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 292% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 531% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 128% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 10 crimes
  2. 2 Kennet Valley Mews 10 crimes
  3. 3 Baydon Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.524 · PM2.5 6.073 · PM10 11.347 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Baydon St Nicholas Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital6 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital24.2 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital25.6 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryLambourn Surgery3.1 mi
GP capacity1,266 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate62%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62%Unemployed2%Retired27.5%Student2.1%Other inactive6.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.7%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary16.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.6%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership64.1%
Among the least-deprived 30% 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
12
Hungerford 6.9 mi
Bedwyn 8.3 mi
Swindon 9.3 mi
J14 M4 5.5 mi
J15 M4 5.5 mi
J15 M4 6.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Baydon 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

Aldbourne 40 1.7 mi away ⇄
Lambourn Woodlands 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Upper Lambourn 44 2.6 mi away ⇄
Lambourn 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ramsbury 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Eastbury 44 4.1 mi away ⇄
Bishopstone (Swindon) 47 4.3 mi away ⇄
Ashbury 36 4.7 mi away ⇄
Liddington 39 5.1 mi away ⇄
East Garston 36 5.2 mi away ⇄
Wanborough 40 5.5 mi away ⇄
Ogbourne St George 48 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Baydon a nice place to live?

Baydon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Baydon is 41/100, 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 Baydon?

Baydon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 68 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Baydon?

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

Baydon in context

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Postcode districts in Baydon

SN8 43 ⇄

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