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Living in Bratton: Liveability Score 28/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bratton is 28/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 11/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 5 places in the BA13 postcode district.

It scores 15 points below the BA13 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. That sits 22 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (3), transport (10), schools (12) and lifestyle (12). For the surrounding area, see BA13 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

198.6 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 76 crimes

↑ 158% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 29 crimes

↑ 115% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes

↑ 232% above national average

Public order 13 crimes

↑ 126% above national average

Other theft 13 crimes

↑ 137% above national average

other 25 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Dursley Road 39 crimes
2 Broadway North 15 crimes
3 Pear Tree Orchard 13 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³

Green Space 6

Parks Adequate 2

Sports Pitches None

Allotments Some 1

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts Adequate 3

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 2 within 4km

1Good

Bratton 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

A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital14 mi

Salisbury District Hospital21.1 mi

Bristol Royal Infirmary23.9 mi

Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust3.7 mi

Routine referral (median)13 wks

Treated within 18 weeks55.7%

Nearest GP surgeryWhite Horse Health Centre3.6 mi

GP capacity2,111 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

Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%

available across Wiltshire

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

10.3%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

10.3%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

98.1%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 53 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate53%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed53%Unemployed1.9%Retired33.5%Student3.4%Other inactive8.2%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial46.9%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary18.6%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.6%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%

Home ownership81.1%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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 South West 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

Westbury 3.2 mi

Dilton Marsh 3.9 mi

Warminster 4.9 mi

J17 M4 16.9 mi

J18 M4 18.5 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 1

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 Bratton 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Bratton a nice place to live?

Bratton scores below average as a place to live. Our liveability score for Bratton is 28/100, placing it among one of the lower-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bratton?

Bratton has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 63/100. There were 176 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bratton?

Among the top-rated schools in Bratton is Bratton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bratton in total.

Bratton in context

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Postcode districts in Bratton

BA13 43 ⇄

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