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Living in Bishopstone (Swindon): Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bishopstone (Swindon) scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Bishopstone (Swindon) most outperforms the national norm: 92/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Among the 9 scored places sharing the SN6 postcode district, Bishopstone (Swindon) ranks 2nd.

The SN6 district averages 42/100, putting Bishopstone (Swindon) 5 points above its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 22 points above the SN6 district's 70/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SN6 postcode district.

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Bishopstone (Swindon) scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
163.4 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 22 crimes
↑ 116% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 377% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 252% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 163% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 366% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Burycroft 11 crimes
  2. 2 Bodyhorse Hill 9 crimes
  3. 3 Hewers Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 5.112 · PM2.5 6.062 · PM10 10.335 µg/m³
76
Green Space 50
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Bishopstone Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital3.2 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital23.2 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital29.6 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust3.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.5%
Nearest GP surgeryElm Tree Surgery3.3 mi
GP capacity2,315 patients per GP
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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
67
Full fibre (FTTP)91%
available across Swindon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
92
Employment rate61.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.7%Unemployed1.5%Retired25.7%Student4.1%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.8%Skilled & technical30.5%Routine & elementary13.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.2%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership84.4%
Among the least-deprived 17% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax Swindon · 2026-27
A £1,625
B £1,896
C £2,167
D £2,438
E £2,980
F £3,522
G £4,063
H £4,876
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
27
Swindon 6 mi
Hungerford 11.2 mi
Bedwyn 12.1 mi
J15 M4 3.5 mi
J15 M4 4 mi
J16 M4 8.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bishopstone (Swindon) 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

Ashbury 36 1.5 mi away ⇄
Wanborough 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Bourton (Vale of White Horse) 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Liddington 39 2.6 mi away ⇄
Shrivenham and Watchfield 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
South Marston 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Baydon 41 4.3 mi away ⇄
Chiseldon 51 4.4 mi away ⇄
Upper Lambourn 44 4.8 mi away ⇄
Longcot 39 4.8 mi away ⇄
Stratton St Margaret 64 4.9 mi away ⇄
Uffington (Vale of White Horse) 37 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bishopstone (Swindon) a nice place to live?

Bishopstone (Swindon) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bishopstone (Swindon) is 47/100, 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 Bishopstone (Swindon)?

Bishopstone (Swindon) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 50 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Bishopstone (Swindon)

SN6 42 ⇄

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