Town Pop. 724

Living in Kington Langley: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kington Langley is 39/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 32/100 versus a median of 47/100. Among the 10 scored places sharing the SN15 postcode district, Kington Langley ranks 5th.

The SN15 district averages 50/100, putting Kington Langley 11 points below its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 32 points above the SN15 district's 41/100. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: SN15 postcode district.

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Kington Langley scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
139.5 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 48 crimes
↑ 99% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 190% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sharplands 16 crimes
  2. 2 Church View 15 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 10 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
76
Green Space 20
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 12 within 4km
1Good
  • Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
4
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital12.9 mi
Great Western Hospital16.4 mi
Southmead Hospital19.8 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryHathaway Medical Partnership1.8 mi
GP capacity1,375 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
73
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate59.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.5%Unemployed2.6%Retired27%Student3.5%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53%Skilled & technical30%Routine & elementary17%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.7%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership81.1%
Among the least-deprived 30% 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
7
Chippenham 1.9 mi
Melksham 7.7 mi
Bradford-on-Avon 11.7 mi
J17 M4 1.7 mi
J17 M4 1.8 mi
J18 M4 9.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 2
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 Kington Langley 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

Kington St Michael 43 1.2 mi away ⇄
Clanville 0 1.5 mi away ⇄
Sutton Benger 39 1.9 mi away ⇄
Chippenham (Wiltshire) 57 2.2 mi away ⇄
Leigh Delamere 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Lower Stanton St Quintin 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Upper Seagry 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Christian Malford 32 2.8 mi away ⇄
Yatton Keynell 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hullavington 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Biddestone 44 4.2 mi away ⇄
Lackham 0 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kington Langley a nice place to live?

Kington Langley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kington Langley is 39/100, 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 Kington Langley?

Kington Langley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 101 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kington Langley?

Among the top-rated schools in Kington Langley is Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Kington Langley in total.

Kington Langley in context

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Postcode districts in Kington Langley

SN15 50 ⇄

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