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Living in Neston (Wiltshire): Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Neston (Wiltshire) comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 53/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 42/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Neston (Wiltshire) places 2nd of 6 in the SN13 postcode district. It scores 5 points above the SN13 postcode district as a whole, which averages 47/100. Its healthcare score runs 13 points above the SN13 district's 40/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SN13 postcode district.

52
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Settlement area

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Neston (Wiltshire) scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
81.1 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 37 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Drugs 3 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Close 22 crimes
  2. 2 Neston Crescent 8 crimes
  3. 3 Lypiatt 4 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.678 · PM2.5 6.047 · PM10 10.678 µg/m³
75
Green Space 20
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
34
2 schools in area · 8 within 4km
2Good
  • Neston Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Corsham SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
53
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital8.2 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary17 mi
St Michael's Hospital17.2 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4.8 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Porch Surgery1.2 mi
GP capacity1,104 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
42
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
69.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
69.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate59.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.6%Unemployed1.4%Retired30%Student2.9%Other inactive6.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55%Skilled & technical30.5%Routine & elementary14.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.8%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership79.3%
Among the least-deprived 19% 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
24
Melksham 3.5 mi
Chippenham 4.8 mi
Bradford-on-Avon 5.5 mi
J17 M4 7.4 mi
J17 M4 7.8 mi
J18 M4 8.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Neston (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

Corsham 52 1.0 mi away ⇄
Rudloe 50 1.0 mi away ⇄
Gastard 52 1.4 mi away ⇄
Atworth 38 1.9 mi away ⇄
Whitley (Wiltshire) 39 2.0 mi away ⇄
Box (Wiltshire) 46 2.2 mi away ⇄
Shaw (Wiltshire) 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Notton (Wiltshire) 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Beanacre 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Biddestone 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Lower Wraxall 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Broughton Gifford 36 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Neston (Wiltshire) a nice place to live?

Neston (Wiltshire) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Neston (Wiltshire) is 52/100, 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 Neston (Wiltshire)?

Neston (Wiltshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 63 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Neston (Wiltshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Neston (Wiltshire) are Neston Primary School and The Corsham School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Neston (Wiltshire) in total.

Neston (Wiltshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Neston (Wiltshire)

SN13 47 ⇄

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