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Living in Broad Town: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Broad Town comes out at 51/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Broad Town most outperforms the national norm: 91/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 32/100 against a town median of 47/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the SN4 postcode district, Broad Town ranks 4th. Its broadband score runs 31 points above the SN4 district's 60/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SN4 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Broad Town scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
207.2 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 29 crimes
↑ 186% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 271% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 203% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 M4 30 crimes
  2. 2 Broadtown Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Hook Street 7 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 4.568 · PM2.5 5.87 · PM10 9.652 µg/m³
77
Green Space 61
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Broad Town 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
24
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital6.6 mi
Royal United Hospital23.6 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital29.2 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust5.8 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryTinkers Lane Surgery3.2 mi
GP capacity1,633 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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate60%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60%Unemployed1.6%Retired26.9%Student3.2%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.4%Skilled & technical38.9%Routine & elementary19.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.9%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership81.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
28
Swindon 5.8 mi
Chippenham 10.9 mi
Pewsey 11.8 mi
J16 M4 3.1 mi
J16 M4 3.2 mi
J15 M4 6.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Broad Town 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

Broad Hinton 42 1.4 mi away ⇄
Royal Wootton Bassett 58 3.0 mi away ⇄
Wroughton 59 3.9 mi away ⇄
Lyneham 39 4.5 mi away ⇄
Lydiard Millicent 57 4.9 mi away ⇄
Swindon (Swindon) 66 5.8 mi away ⇄
Cherhill 45 6.0 mi away ⇄
Purton 50 6.1 mi away ⇄
Chiseldon 51 6.1 mi away ⇄
Brinkworth 49 6.2 mi away ⇄
Calne 59 7.0 mi away ⇄
Ogbourne St George 48 7.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Broad Town a nice place to live?

Broad Town is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Broad Town is 51/100, 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 Town?

Broad Town is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 63 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Broad Town?

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

Broad Town in context

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Postcode districts in Broad Town

SN4 54 ⇄

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