Town Pop. 3,537

Living in Cricklade: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Cricklade is 37/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 20/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Cricklade places 8th of 9 in the SN6 postcode district.

It scores 5 points below the SN6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 42/100. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90). For the surrounding area, see SN6 postcode district.

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Cricklade scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
65.9 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 101 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 49 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Public order 16 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
other 36 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 16 crimes
  2. 2 Saxon Close 16 crimes
  3. 3 Clover Lane 14 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
76
Green Space 64
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • St Sampson's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital8.7 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital21.8 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital28.2 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust5.7 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Inadequate'
GP capacity6,563 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
20
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
37.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
37.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 105 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.2%Unemployed2.3%Retired30.7%Student3.2%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.5%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary22.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.2%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership75.4%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
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 C
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Swindon 6.1 mi
Kemble 7.5 mi
Chippenham 16.6 mi
J16 M4 6.5 mi
J16 M4 6.8 mi
J15 M4 9.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 12
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £335,000 37
Detached £500,000 13
Terraced £289,750 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£241k £348k £458k £565k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Chelworth Lower Green 42 1.2 mi away ⇄
Latton 38 1.3 mi away ⇄
Down Ampney 37 2.2 mi away ⇄
Ashton Keynes 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Purton 50 3.6 mi away ⇄
Broad Blunsdon 50 3.6 mi away ⇄
South Cerney 48 3.8 mi away ⇄
Blunsdon St Andrew 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Meysey Hampton 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Kempsford 39 4.3 mi away ⇄
Dunfield 0 4.4 mi away ⇄
Poulton 35 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cricklade a nice place to live?

Cricklade has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cricklade is 37/100, 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 Cricklade?

Cricklade is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 233 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cricklade?

Among the top-rated schools in Cricklade is St Sampson's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Cricklade in total.

What are house prices like in Cricklade?

The current median house price in Cricklade is £335,000, around 18% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £500,000, terraced £289,750. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%. There were 37 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Cricklade in context

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Postcode districts in Cricklade

SN6 42 ⇄

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