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Living in Maiden Bradley: Liveability Score 30/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Maiden Bradley scores 30/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Of the 11 places sharing the BA12 postcode district, Maiden Bradley scores lowest.

The BA12 district averages 44/100, putting Maiden Bradley 14 points below its own postcode area. That sits 20 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: schools (4), transport (4), healthcare (5), lifestyle (6) and bills (27). For the surrounding area, see BA12 postcode district.

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Maiden Bradley scores 30 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
502.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 631% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 18 crimes
↑ 216% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 1190% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 844% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 1571% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Chetcombe Road 19 crimes
  2. 2 High Street 8 crimes
  3. 3 Portnell'S Lane 8 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 3.899 · PM2.5 5.627 · PM10 9.631 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
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
5
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital17.2 mi
Yeovil Hospital20.5 mi
Salisbury District Hospital22.5 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust5.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryMere Surgery4.2 mi
GP capacity1,360 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
9.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
9.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate53.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.4%Unemployed2.6%Retired30.6%Student3.5%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.6%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary21.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.8%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership62.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
27
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 South West 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
4
Frome 5.5 mi
Warminster 6.1 mi
Bruton 7.6 mi
J18 M4 24.5 mi
J18 M4 24.6 mi
J3 M32 25.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Maiden Bradley 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

Mere (Wiltshire) 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Crockerton 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
Lye's Green 34 4.5 mi away ⇄
Zeals 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Bourton (Dorset) 41 5.5 mi away ⇄
Nunney 35 5.7 mi away ⇄
Warminster 47 5.8 mi away ⇄
Chapmanslade 34 5.8 mi away ⇄
Frome 49 5.9 mi away ⇄
Sutton Veny 42 6.4 mi away ⇄
Milton on Stour 43 6.5 mi away ⇄
Batcombe (Mendip) 30 7.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Maiden Bradley a nice place to live?

Maiden Bradley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Maiden Bradley is 30/100, 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 Maiden Bradley?

Maiden Bradley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 86 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Maiden Bradley in context

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Postcode districts in Maiden Bradley

BA12 44 ⇄

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