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Living in Highworth: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Highworth comes out at 53/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 38/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. No other settlement in the SN6 postcode district scores higher. Highworth leads all 9.

It scores 11 points above the SN6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 42/100. On healthcare specifically, Highworth sits 18 points above the SN6 district figure of 20/100. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see SN6 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
52.9 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 146 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 58 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 36 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Shoplifting 32 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Public order 30 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 87 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Blandford Alley 26 crimes
  2. 2 Edencroft 22 crimes
  3. 3 Downs View 18 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
74
Green Space 68
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
41
4 schools in area
3Good1Requires Improvement
  • Eastrop Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Southfield Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Westrop Primary & Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Highworth Warneford SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Requires Improvement
Healthcare
38
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital5.8 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital22.5 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital27 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4.7 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity3,205 patients per GP
0dentists2pharmacies

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
56
Full fibre (FTTP)91%
available across Swindon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
78.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 145 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate56.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.3%Unemployed2.6%Retired30.2%Student2.3%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.6%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary26.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.2%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership72.2%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
46
Council tax Swindon · 2026-27
A £1,625
B £1,896
C £2,167
D £2,438
E £2,980
F £3,522
G £4,063
H £4,876
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
26
Swindon 5.6 mi
Kemble 13.7 mi
Shipton 16.9 mi
J15 M4 7.3 mi
J15 M4 7.4 mi
J16 M4 8.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 20
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £270,000 59
Detached £400,000 17
Semi-detached £315,000 15
Terraced £242,000 23
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£127k £251k £379k £503k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

South Marston 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Shrivenham and Watchfield 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Kempsford 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Stratton St Margaret 64 3.7 mi away ⇄
Broad Blunsdon 50 3.7 mi away ⇄
Blunsdon St Andrew 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bourton (Vale of White Horse) 39 4.0 mi away ⇄
Lechlade-on-Thames 42 4.5 mi away ⇄
Longcot 39 4.6 mi away ⇄
Dunfield 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Faringdon 44 5.5 mi away ⇄
Swindon (Swindon) 66 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Highworth a nice place to live?

Highworth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Highworth is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Highworth?

Highworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 389 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Highworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Highworth are Eastrop Infant School, Southfield Junior School and Westrop Primary & Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Highworth in total.

What are house prices like in Highworth?

The current median house price in Highworth is £270,000, around 5% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £400,000, semi-detached £315,000, terraced £242,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 9%. There were 59 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Highworth in context

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Postcode districts in Highworth

SN6 42 ⇄

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