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Living in Liddington: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Liddington comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Liddington most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 13/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Of the 8 places sharing the SN4 postcode district, Liddington scores lowest. It scores 15 points below the SN4 postcode district as a whole, which averages 54/100. On broadband specifically, Liddington sits 39 points above the SN4 district figure of 60/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SN4 postcode district.

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Liddington scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
13
1,187.5 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 154 crimes
↑ 1506% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 65 crimes
↑ 1385% above national average
Public order 45 crimes
↑ 2305% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↑ 972% above national average
Drugs 19 crimes
↑ 1900% above national average
other 38 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hospital 180 crimes
  2. 2 Day House Lane 35 crimes
  3. 3 Butts Road 22 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 6.254 · PM2.5 6.236 · PM10 11.002 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • Wanborough Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
20
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital1 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital25.7 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital30.6 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.5%
Nearest GP surgeryEldene Surgery2.2 mi
GP capacity2,307 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)91%
available across Swindon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate64.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.4%Unemployed2%Retired23.7%Student3.3%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.2%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary16.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.2%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership81.3%
Among the least-deprived 15% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
46
Council tax Swindon · 2026-27
A £1,625
B £1,896
C £2,167
D £2,438
E £2,980
F £3,522
G £4,063
H £4,876
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
32
Swindon 4.3 mi
Bedwyn 11.5 mi
Hungerford 11.6 mi
J15 M4 0.9 mi
J15 M4 1.4 mi
J16 M4 6.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Liddington 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

Wanborough 40 0.9 mi away ⇄
Chiseldon 51 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bishopstone (Swindon) 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bourton (Vale of White Horse) 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wroughton 59 3.8 mi away ⇄
South Marston 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Ashbury 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Stratton St Margaret 64 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ogbourne St George 48 4.5 mi away ⇄
Swindon (Swindon) 66 4.6 mi away ⇄
Baydon 41 5.1 mi away ⇄
Aldbourne 40 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Liddington a nice place to live?

Liddington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Liddington 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 Liddington?

Crime levels in Liddington are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 13/100. There were 342 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Liddington?

Among the top-rated schools in Liddington is Wanborough Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Liddington in total.

Liddington in context

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Postcode districts in Liddington

SN4 54 ⇄

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