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Living in Dinton (Wiltshire): Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Dinton (Wiltshire) comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Dinton (Wiltshire) most outperforms the national norm: 83/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Schools falls furthest short: 4/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the SP3 postcode district, Dinton (Wiltshire) ranks 5th. On broadband specifically, Dinton (Wiltshire) sits 50 points above the SP3 district figure of 33/100. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SP3 postcode district.

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Dinton (Wiltshire) scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
340.8 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 30 crimes
↑ 152% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 24 crimes
↑ 885% above national average
Burglary 22 crimes
↑ 1657% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 502% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 84% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 B3089 11 crimes
  2. 2 Catherine Crescent 10 crimes
  3. 3 Hindon Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 4 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.1 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area
1Ungraded
  • Dinton CofE Primary SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsSalisbury District Hospital8.4 mi
Royal Bournemouth Hospital23.8 mi
Poole General Hospital24.5 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust8.4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryTisbury Surgery4.2 mi
GP capacity1,388 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
83
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate56.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.4%Unemployed1.5%Retired30.6%Student2.6%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.2%Skilled & technical37.3%Routine & elementary20.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)19.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.8%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership64.4%
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
3
Tisbury 4.4 mi
Salisbury 7.8 mi
Warminster 12.1 mi
J1 M27 20.4 mi
J1 M27 20.6 mi
J2 M27 21.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Dinton (Wiltshire) 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

Teffont Evias 38 1.5 mi away ⇄
Fovant 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
Chilmark 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Wylye 46 3.9 mi away ⇄
Broad Chalke 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Tisbury 42 4.4 mi away ⇄
Croucheston 45 4.9 mi away ⇄
South Newton 37 5.0 mi away ⇄
Bowerchalke 38 5.1 mi away ⇄
Wilton 50 5.1 mi away ⇄
Codford St Peter 41 6.0 mi away ⇄
Hindon 33 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dinton (Wiltshire) a nice place to live?

Dinton (Wiltshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Dinton (Wiltshire) is 38/100, 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 Dinton (Wiltshire)?

Dinton (Wiltshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 122 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Dinton (Wiltshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Dinton (Wiltshire)

SP3 37 ⇄

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