Town Pop. 731

Living in Great Bedwyn: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Bedwyn scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Great Bedwyn most outperforms the national norm: 39/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 17 places in the SN8 postcode district. Its healthcare score runs 17 points above the SN8 district's 22/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SN8 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
104 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 33 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↑ 185% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shawgrove 11 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 10 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 8 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 4.211 · PM2.5 5.735 · PM10 9.935 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Great Bedwyn Church of England SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding

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

Healthcare
39
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital12 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital21.8 mi
Salisbury District Hospital23.9 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,342 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
6.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
6.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate57%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57%Unemployed2%Retired28.1%Student3.4%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.7%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary20.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.4%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership64%
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
33
Bedwyn 0.1 mi
Hungerford 4.6 mi
Kintbury 6.9 mi
J14 M4 7.1 mi
J14 M4 7.4 mi
J15 M4 11.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Great Bedwyn 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

Shalbourne 41 2.5 mi away ⇄
East Grafton 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Ham 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Burbage 48 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hungerford 52 4.2 mi away ⇄
Ramsbury 44 4.5 mi away ⇄
Lower Green 55 4.9 mi away ⇄
Easton Royal 35 5.0 mi away ⇄
Wootton Rivers 35 5.1 mi away ⇄
Mildenhall (Wiltshire) 40 5.3 mi away ⇄
Collingbourne Kingston 36 5.8 mi away ⇄
Inkpen 55 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Bedwyn a nice place to live?

Great Bedwyn has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Great Bedwyn is 47/100, 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 Great Bedwyn?

Great Bedwyn is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 76 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Bedwyn?

Among the top-rated schools in Great Bedwyn is Great Bedwyn Church of England School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Great Bedwyn in total.

Great Bedwyn in context

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Postcode districts in Great Bedwyn

SN8 43 ⇄

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