Town Pop. 331

Living in Kington St Michael: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kington St Michael comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Schools falls furthest short: 5/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100. That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the SN14 postcode district.

It scores 11 points below the SN14 postcode district as a whole, which averages 54/100. On healthcare specifically, Kington St Michael sits 9 points below the SN14 district figure of 41/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see SN14 postcode district.

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Kington St Michael scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
284 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 27 crimes
↑ 145% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 610% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 763% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↑ 805% above national average
other 26 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 34 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 8 crimes
  3. 3 Stubbs Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 4.79 · PM2.5 5.806 · PM10 9.814 µg/m³
77
Green Space 26
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Kington St Michael Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital12.8 mi
Great Western Hospital18 mi
Southmead Hospital19.2 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryHathaway Medical Partnership2 mi
GP capacity1,261 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
59
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate58.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.9%Unemployed2%Retired28.9%Student2.9%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.7%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary15.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.8%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership76.6%
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
8
Chippenham 2.6 mi
Melksham 8 mi
Bradford-on-Avon 11.5 mi
J17 M4 1.4 mi
J17 M4 1.8 mi
J18 M4 8.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £375,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£351k £363k £375k £386k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Leigh Delamere 0 1.2 mi away ⇄
Kington Langley 39 1.2 mi away ⇄
Clanville 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
Yatton Keynell 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Lower Stanton St Quintin 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Chippenham (Wiltshire) 57 2.7 mi away ⇄
Sutton Benger 39 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hullavington 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Upper Seagry 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Upper Castle Combe 34 3.3 mi away ⇄
Biddestone 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Christian Malford 32 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kington St Michael a nice place to live?

Kington St Michael has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kington St Michael is 43/100, 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 St Michael?

Kington St Michael is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 94 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Kington St Michael?

The current median house price in Kington St Michael is £375,000, around 32% above the England and Wales average.

Kington St Michael in context

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Postcode districts in Kington St Michael

SN14 54 ⇄

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