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Living in Great Somerford: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Somerford comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 80/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Bills falls furthest short: 32/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

Among the 10 scored places sharing the SN15 postcode district, Great Somerford ranks 3rd. The SN15 district averages 50/100, putting Great Somerford 8 points below its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 39 points above the SN15 district's 41/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SN15 postcode district.

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Great Somerford scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
47.8 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 11 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Dauntsey Road 5 crimes
  2. 2 The Green 4 crimes
  3. 3 St James 3 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 4.4 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
77
Green Space 19
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    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 Hospital13.7 mi
Royal United Hospital17.6 mi
Southmead Hospital23 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust6.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryMalmesbury Medical Partnership2.9 mi
GP capacity1,229 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
80
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate57.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.6%Unemployed1.2%Retired30.2%Student2.8%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary15%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.2%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership76.9%
Among the least-deprived 34% 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 D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
16
Chippenham 6.2 mi
Kemble 9.3 mi
Swindon 11.7 mi
J17 M4 3.3 mi
J17 M4 3.9 mi
J16 M4 8.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Great Somerford 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

Upper Seagry 40 1.7 mi away ⇄
Lea (Wiltshire) 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
Christian Malford 32 2.5 mi away ⇄
Corston (Wiltshire) 53 2.6 mi away ⇄
Sutton Benger 39 2.8 mi away ⇄
Brinkworth 49 3.3 mi away ⇄
Clanville 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Lower Stanton St Quintin 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Malmesbury 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
Lyneham 39 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hullavington 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Kington Langley 39 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Somerford a nice place to live?

Great Somerford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Great Somerford is 42/100, 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 Somerford?

Great Somerford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 25,593 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Somerford?

Among the top-rated schools in Great Somerford is Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Great Somerford in total.

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Postcode districts in Great Somerford

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