Town Pop. 2,195

Living in Purton: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Purton is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 33/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 40/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the SN5 postcode district, Purton scores lowest. The SN5 district averages 64/100, putting Purton 14 points below its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Purton sits 22 points below the SN5 district figure of 55/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SN5 postcode district.

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Purton scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
53.3 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 63 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Other theft 13 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Other crime 7 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Peak 19 crimes
  2. 2 Dogridge 11 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 9 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
76
Green Space 76
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
34
2 schools in area · 8 within 4km
2Good
  • Bradon Forest SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, PurtonPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
33
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital6.4 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital23.9 mi
Royal United Hospital25.4 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust5.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,186 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
40
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
74.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
74.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 86 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed1.6%Retired28.4%Student2.8%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.1%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary22.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.3%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership75.6%
Among the least-deprived 32% 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
28
Swindon 4.1 mi
Kemble 8.8 mi
Chippenham 13.6 mi
J16 M4 2.9 mi
J16 M4 3.3 mi
J15 M4 7.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £368,750 26
Detached £520,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£242k £341k £443k £542k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Lydiard Millicent 57 1.3 mi away ⇄
Chelworth Lower Green 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Royal Wootton Bassett 58 3.4 mi away ⇄
Cricklade 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Swindon (Swindon) 66 3.8 mi away ⇄
Broad Blunsdon 50 3.9 mi away ⇄
Blunsdon St Andrew 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Minety 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ashton Keynes 40 4.6 mi away ⇄
Latton 38 4.9 mi away ⇄
Brinkworth 49 5.1 mi away ⇄
Stratton St Margaret 64 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Purton a nice place to live?

Purton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Purton is 50/100, 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 Purton?

Purton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 117 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Purton?

Among the top-rated schools in Purton are Bradon Forest School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Purton in total.

What are house prices like in Purton?

The current median house price in Purton is £368,750, around 29% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £520,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 42%. There were 26 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Purton in context

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Postcode districts in Purton

SN5 64 ⇄

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