Town Pop. 1,832

Living in Broad Blunsdon: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Broad Blunsdon scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 60/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 47/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the SN25 postcode district, Broad Blunsdon scores lowest. The SN25 district averages 65/100, putting Broad Blunsdon 15 points below its own postcode area. On schools specifically, Broad Blunsdon sits 16 points below the SN25 district figure of 76/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SN25 postcode district.

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Broad Blunsdon scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
47
205.2 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 137 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 76 crimes
↑ 173% above national average
Public order 43 crimes
↑ 262% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 37 crimes
↑ 197% above national average
Drugs 22 crimes
↑ 264% above national average
other 61 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 122 crimes
  2. 2 Woodside Road 18 crimes
  3. 3 Crompton Road 16 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 8 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
72
Green Space 82
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 11

Services

Schools
60
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 13 in area · 31 within 4km
11Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Abbey Meads Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Abbey Park SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Bridlewood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Brimble Hill Special SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Catherine Wayte Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Churchward SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Great Western AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Red Oaks Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Leonard's Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Tadpole Farm CofE Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
21
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital4.8 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital25.3 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital26 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.8 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryNorth Swindon Practice1.4 mi
GP capacity2,059 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
37
Full fibre (FTTP)91%
available across Swindon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 134 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate66.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed66.2%Unemployed1.8%Retired22.7%Student2.9%Other inactive6.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.6%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary18.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)20.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.4%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership81.1%
Among the least-deprived 17% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
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 B
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
55
Swindon 3.1 mi
Kemble 11 mi
Chippenham 17.3 mi
J16 M4 5.2 mi
J16 M4 5.3 mi
J15 M4 6.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
44
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £365,000 56
Detached £443,000 34
Semi-detached £325,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£289k £365k £444k £521k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Blunsdon St Andrew 0 0.5 mi away ⇄
Stratton St Margaret 64 2.5 mi away ⇄
Swindon (Swindon) 66 2.9 mi away ⇄
South Marston 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Cricklade 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Highworth 53 3.7 mi away ⇄
Purton 50 3.9 mi away ⇄
Lydiard Millicent 57 4.1 mi away ⇄
Chelworth Lower Green 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Kempsford 39 4.2 mi away ⇄
Latton 38 4.7 mi away ⇄
Dunfield 0 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Broad Blunsdon a nice place to live?

Broad Blunsdon is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Broad Blunsdon is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Broad Blunsdon?

Broad Blunsdon has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 47/100. There were 376 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Broad Blunsdon?

Among the top-rated schools in Broad Blunsdon are Abbey Meads Community Primary School, Abbey Park School and Bridlewood Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 13 rated schools in Broad Blunsdon in total.

What are house prices like in Broad Blunsdon?

The current median house price in Broad Blunsdon is £365,000, around 28% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £443,000, semi-detached £325,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 5%. There were 56 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Broad Blunsdon in context

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Postcode districts in Broad Blunsdon

SN25 65 ⇄
SN26 37 ⇄

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