Town Pop. 282

Living in Manton (Wiltshire): Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Manton (Wiltshire) is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 97/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 32/100 against a town median of 47/100.

That is the highest score of the 17 places in the SN8 postcode district. The SN8 district averages 43/100, putting Manton (Wiltshire) 10 points above its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 22 points above the SN8 district's 75/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SN8 postcode district.

53
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Settlement area

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Manton (Wiltshire) scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 2 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 1 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Drugs 1 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shakespeare Drive 4 crimes
  2. 2 College Fields 2 crimes
  3. 3 Bridge Street 2 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.441 · PM2.5 5.79 · PM10 9.673 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Preshute 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
20
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital8.5 mi
Salisbury District Hospital25.4 mi
Royal United Hospital27.3 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust7.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryKennet and Avon Medical Partnership1.2 mi
GP capacity1,539 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
71
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
97
Employment rate57.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.8%Unemployed1.4%Retired32.4%Student4.5%Other inactive3.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial60.4%Skilled & technical27.6%Routine & elementary12%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications6.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)4.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)13.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)58%Apprenticeship3.5%Other (incl. vocational)1%
Home ownership83%
Among the least-deprived 2% 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
39
Pewsey 5.1 mi
Bedwyn 7.2 mi
Swindon 10.5 mi
J15 M4 7.9 mi
J15 M4 7.9 mi
J16 M4 9.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
48
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 Manton (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

Marlborough 50 1.1 mi away ⇄
Ogbourne Maizey 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Mildenhall (Wiltshire) 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Oare 36 3.5 mi away ⇄
Wootton Rivers 35 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ogbourne St George 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
Milton Lilbourne 35 5.0 mi away ⇄
Pewsey 42 5.2 mi away ⇄
Easton Royal 35 5.3 mi away ⇄
Burbage 48 5.9 mi away ⇄
Broad Hinton 42 6.4 mi away ⇄
Woodborough (Wiltshire) 33 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Manton (Wiltshire) a nice place to live?

Manton (Wiltshire) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Manton (Wiltshire) is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Manton (Wiltshire)?

Manton (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 Manton (Wiltshire)?

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

Manton (Wiltshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Manton (Wiltshire)

SN8 43 ⇄

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