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Living in Lea (Wiltshire): Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Lea (Wiltshire) is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Lea (Wiltshire) most outperforms the national norm: 95/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 32/100 versus a median of 47/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the SN16 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Lea (Wiltshire) sits 56 points above the SN16 district figure of 39/100. Also scoring 80 or better: economic health (86) and safety (85). Wider context for the surrounding area: SN16 postcode district.

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Lea (Wiltshire) scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
113.5 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 13 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 203% above national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Crescent 7 crimes
  2. 2 Tetbury Lane 4 crimes
  3. 3 Pink Lane 3 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 4.129 · PM2.5 5.895 · PM10 9.975 µg/m³
77
Green Space 52
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Lea and Garsdon 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
6
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital14.4 mi
Royal United Hospital18.8 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital20.9 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust5.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryMalmesbury Medical Partnership1.4 mi
GP capacity1,229 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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate54.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.7%Unemployed2.5%Retired31.9%Student3%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.4%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary13.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)47%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership81.1%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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
15
Kemble 7 mi
Chippenham 8.3 mi
Swindon 11.9 mi
J17 M4 4.9 mi
J17 M4 5.3 mi
J16 M4 8.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Lea (Wiltshire) 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

Malmesbury 51 1.8 mi away ⇄
Great Somerford 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Corston (Wiltshire) 53 2.7 mi away ⇄
Brinkworth 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Upper Seagry 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Crudwell 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Upper Minety 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Lower Stanton St Quintin 44 4.6 mi away ⇄
Oaksey 36 4.8 mi away ⇄
Christian Malford 32 4.8 mi away ⇄
Hullavington 43 4.9 mi away ⇄
Sutton Benger 39 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lea (Wiltshire) a nice place to live?

Lea (Wiltshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lea (Wiltshire) is 44/100, 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 Lea (Wiltshire)?

Lea (Wiltshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 25,593 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lea (Wiltshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Lea (Wiltshire) is Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Lea (Wiltshire) in total.

Lea (Wiltshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Lea (Wiltshire)

SN16 47 ⇄

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