Town Pop. 169

Living in Oare: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Oare scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 85/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 23/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Oare places 14th of 17 in the SN8 postcode district. Against the wider SN8 district average of 43/100, that is 7 points below. Its economic health score runs 10 points above the SN8 district's 75/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SN8 postcode district.

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Oare scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
319.5 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 12 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 1256% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 596% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 172% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 537% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 10 crimes
  2. 2 The Street 6 crimes
  3. 3 South Bank 5 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 3.932 · PM2.5 5.623 · PM10 9.335 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Oare Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
3
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital11.9 mi
Salisbury District Hospital22 mi
Royal United Hospital26.5 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust9.6 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryKennet and Avon Medical Partnership4.1 mi
GP capacity2,173 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
23
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
75.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
75.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
77.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed2.4%Retired28.3%Student2.6%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.9%Skilled & technical38.7%Routine & elementary15.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.2%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership71%
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 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
5
Pewsey 1.7 mi
Bedwyn 7.7 mi
Hungerford 11.9 mi
J15 M4 11.3 mi
J15 M4 11.3 mi
J16 M4 12.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Oare 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

Pewsey 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Milton Lilbourne 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Wootton Rivers 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Easton Royal 35 3.4 mi away ⇄
Woodborough (Wiltshire) 33 3.4 mi away ⇄
Manton (Wiltshire) 53 3.5 mi away ⇄
Marlborough 50 4.2 mi away ⇄
Burbage 48 4.7 mi away ⇄
Upavon 37 5.0 mi away ⇄
Mildenhall (Wiltshire) 40 5.3 mi away ⇄
All Cannings 43 5.4 mi away ⇄
Ogbourne Maizey 40 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Oare a nice place to live?

Oare has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Oare is 36/100, 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 Oare?

Oare is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 54 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Oare?

Among the top-rated schools in Oare is Oare Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Oare in total.

Oare in context

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Postcode districts in Oare

SN8 43 ⇄

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