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Living in Chiseldon: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chiseldon scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 92/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 8 scored places sharing the SN4 postcode district, Chiseldon ranks 4th.

Its broadband score runs 32 points above the SN4 district's 60/100. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (21), lifestyle (23) and schools (24) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SN4 postcode district.

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Chiseldon scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 29 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 High Street 14 crimes
  2. 2 John Alder Close 11 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 10 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Chiseldon Primary & Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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 Hospital1 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital27.3 mi
Royal United Hospital29.4 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.5%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Lawn Medical Centre2.4 mi
GP capacity2,078 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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)91%
available across Swindon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 54 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate55.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.1%Unemployed2.8%Retired29.3%Student3.6%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.5%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary21.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.8%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership73%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
46
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 D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
34
Swindon 4.1 mi
Bedwyn 11.1 mi
Hungerford 11.8 mi
J15 M4 0.8 mi
J15 M4 0.9 mi
J16 M4 5.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping None
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 £346,000 18
5-year monthly trend
All
£278k £325k £374k £421k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Liddington 39 1.7 mi away ⇄
Wanborough 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Wroughton 59 2.6 mi away ⇄
Ogbourne St George 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bishopstone (Swindon) 47 4.4 mi away ⇄
Swindon (Swindon) 66 4.4 mi away ⇄
Stratton St Margaret 64 4.8 mi away ⇄
Ogbourne Maizey 40 4.8 mi away ⇄
South Marston 43 5.0 mi away ⇄
Bourton (Vale of White Horse) 39 5.2 mi away ⇄
Broad Hinton 42 5.4 mi away ⇄
Aldbourne 40 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chiseldon a nice place to live?

Chiseldon is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Chiseldon 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 Chiseldon?

Chiseldon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 84 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chiseldon?

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

What are house prices like in Chiseldon?

The current median house price in Chiseldon is £346,000, around 21% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 3%.

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Postcode districts in Chiseldon

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