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Living in Nunton: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Nunton scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Nunton most outperforms the national norm: 95/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 48/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 23 places in the SP5 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Nunton sits 60 points above the SP5 district figure of 35/100. Below 30/100: schools (20) and transport (27). For the surrounding area, see SP5 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
48
1,081.5 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 75 crimes
↑ 1124% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 29 crimes
↑ 937% above national average
Public order 22 crimes
↑ 1740% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 1499% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 1390% above national average
other 36 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hospital 93 crimes
  2. 2 Harnham Trading Estate 24 crimes
  3. 3 Lower Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 4.323 · PM2.5 5.629 · PM10 9.786 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
20

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsSalisbury District Hospital0.8 mi
Southampton General Hospital16 mi
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre18.1 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.5%
Nearest GP surgeryHarcourt Medical Centre2.6 mi
GP capacity1,661 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 · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate60.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.1%Unemployed3%Retired26.5%Student3.9%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.7%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary16.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)47%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership63.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
27
Salisbury 2.9 mi
Dean 6.2 mi
Mottisfont & Dunbridge 10 mi
J1 M27 11.2 mi
J1 M27 11.3 mi
J2 M27 12 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
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 Nunton 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

Britford 36 1.0 mi away ⇄
Whaddon (Wiltshire) 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Downton 49 3.0 mi away ⇄
Coombe Bissett 37 3.0 mi away ⇄
Salisbury 58 3.1 mi away ⇄
West Grimstead 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Redlynch and Woodfalls 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
East Grimstead 35 4.3 mi away ⇄
Pitton 36 4.7 mi away ⇄
Lover 38 4.9 mi away ⇄
Old Sarum 48 4.9 mi away ⇄
Breamore 47 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Nunton a nice place to live?

Nunton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Nunton is 45/100, 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 Nunton?

Nunton has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 48/100. There were 199 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Nunton in context

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Postcode districts in Nunton

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