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Living in Kington Magna: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kington Magna is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Kington Magna most outperforms the national norm: 96/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 20/100 versus a median of 47/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the SP8 postcode district, Kington Magna ranks 4th. Its categories are unusually uneven: 93 points separate broadband (96) from transport (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 5 points below the SP8 postcode district as a whole, which averages 45/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SP8 postcode district.

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Kington Magna scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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SP8 4AA SP8 5AA SP8 9AL SP8

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
396.7 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 24 crimes
↑ 292% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 472% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 776% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 1143% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 485% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Back Lane 12 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 8 crimes
  3. 3 Templecombe Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 3.7 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
78
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital13.3 mi
Salisbury District Hospital23.8 mi
Poole General Hospital25.1 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust4.6 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryGillingham Medical Practice3.6 mi
GP capacity1,926 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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate50.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.8%Unemployed1.6%Retired35.3%Student3.5%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.2%Skilled & technical40.8%Routine & elementary18%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.4%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership79.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
20
Council tax Dorset · 2026-27
A £1,843
B £2,151
C £2,458
D £2,765
E £3,379
F £3,994
G £4,608
H £5,530
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
Gillingham 3.4 mi
Templecombe 3.5 mi
Bruton 8.7 mi
J24 M5 29.3 mi
J24 M5 29.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
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 Kington Magna 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

Buckhorn Weston 40 1.2 mi away ⇄
West Stour 40 1.3 mi away ⇄
Henstridge Marsh 35 1.9 mi away ⇄
East Stour 40 2.3 mi away ⇄
Marnhull 38 2.6 mi away ⇄
Henstridge 33 3.2 mi away ⇄
Gillingham (Dorset) 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Templecombe 34 3.5 mi away ⇄
Stalbridge 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
Stour Row 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Milton on Stour 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Wincanton 36 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kington Magna a nice place to live?

Kington Magna has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kington Magna is 40/100, 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 Magna?

Kington Magna is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 73 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Kington Magna

SP8 45 ⇄

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