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Living in Collingbourne Kingston: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Collingbourne Kingston scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 17 scored places sharing the SN8 postcode district, Collingbourne Kingston ranks 14th.

Against the wider SN8 district average of 43/100, that is 7 points below. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (85) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see SN8 postcode district.

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Collingbourne Kingston scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
405.8 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
↑ 321% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 472% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 540% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 1143% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 290% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 West View Road 13 crimes
  2. 2 Marlborough Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Cuckoo Pen Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.132 · PM2.5 5.711 · PM10 10.309 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
21

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital16.2 mi
Salisbury District Hospital18.2 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital21.6 mi
Hospital waitsPortsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust4.8 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.2%
Nearest GP surgeryBurbage Surgery3.2 mi
GP capacity1,410 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate63.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.7%Unemployed1.8%Retired23.5%Student3.4%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary21.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.1%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership70.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
27
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
12
Pewsey 5.6 mi
Bedwyn 5.9 mi
Grateley 9.3 mi
J14 M4 12.8 mi
J14 M4 13 mi
J15 M4 15.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Collingbourne Kingston 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

Collingbourne Ducis 34 1.3 mi away ⇄
East Grafton 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Burbage 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Easton Royal 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ludgershall (Wiltshire) 38 3.8 mi away ⇄
Milton Lilbourne 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Perham Down 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Tidworth 44 4.6 mi away ⇄
Wootton Rivers 35 5.1 mi away ⇄
Pewsey 42 5.3 mi away ⇄
Upavon 37 5.7 mi away ⇄
Great Bedwyn 47 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Collingbourne Kingston a nice place to live?

Collingbourne Kingston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Collingbourne Kingston is 36/100, 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 Collingbourne Kingston?

Collingbourne Kingston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 84 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Collingbourne Kingston in context

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Postcode districts in Collingbourne Kingston

SN8 43 ⇄

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