Town Pop. 361

Living in Hindon: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hindon scores 33/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 9 scored places sharing the SP3 postcode district, Hindon ranks 8th.

That sits 17 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (88) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: transport (3), schools (4), healthcare (6), lifestyle (8) and bills (27). Wider context for the surrounding area: SP3 postcode district.

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Hindon scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
288.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Criminal damage and arson 24 crimes
↑ 878% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 23 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Burglary 18 crimes
↑ 1326% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 392% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 12 crimes
  2. 2 Millbrook Lane 12 crimes
  3. 3 Wise Lane 10 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 3.9 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area
1Good
  • Hindon Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Mary's and St John'sPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsSalisbury District Hospital14.9 mi
Royal United Hospital23.3 mi
Yeovil Hospital24 mi
Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust8.6 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.7%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity949 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
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate52.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.3%Unemployed2.2%Retired32.8%Student2.2%Other inactive10.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.3%Skilled & technical40.5%Routine & elementary17.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.1%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership71.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
27
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 E
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Tisbury 3.1 mi
Gillingham 7.5 mi
Warminster 8.1 mi
J1 M27 26.3 mi
J1 M27 26.5 mi
J2 M27 27.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hindon 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

East Knoyle 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Tisbury 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Chilmark 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Teffont Evias 38 4.8 mi away ⇄
Donhead St Mary 42 5.2 mi away ⇄
Sutton Veny 42 5.7 mi away ⇄
Codford St Peter 41 5.7 mi away ⇄
Mere (Wiltshire) 36 6.0 mi away ⇄
Fovant 41 6.1 mi away ⇄
Motcombe 42 6.1 mi away ⇄
Heytesbury 41 6.2 mi away ⇄
Higher Coombe 0 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hindon a nice place to live?

Hindon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hindon is 33/100, 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 Hindon?

Hindon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 104 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hindon?

Among the top-rated schools in Hindon is Hindon Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Mary's and St John's, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hindon in total.

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Postcode districts in Hindon

SP3 37 ⇄

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