Town Pop. 1,463

Living in Ramsbury: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ramsbury scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Ramsbury most outperforms the national norm: 34/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 17 places in the SN8 postcode district. Its healthcare score runs 12 points above the SN8 district's 22/100. Safety (94) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SN8 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
67 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 35 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 174% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kennet Valley Mews 10 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 10 crimes
  3. 3 Baydon Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 4.4 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area
1Outstanding
  • Ramsbury Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
Healthcare
34
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital8.1 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital23.6 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital27.1 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,520 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 45 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate58.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.7%Unemployed2.2%Retired29%Student2.6%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.1%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary16.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.6%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership66.3%
Among the least-deprived 30% 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
18
Bedwyn 4.5 mi
Hungerford 4.5 mi
Kintbury 7.4 mi
J14 M4 4.9 mi
J14 M4 5.6 mi
J15 M4 7.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ramsbury 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

Aldbourne 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Lambourn Woodlands 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Baydon 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Mildenhall (Wiltshire) 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hungerford 52 4.3 mi away ⇄
Great Bedwyn 47 4.5 mi away ⇄
Ogbourne St George 48 5.1 mi away ⇄
Lambourn 45 5.4 mi away ⇄
Ogbourne Maizey 40 5.5 mi away ⇄
Eastbury 44 5.5 mi away ⇄
Marlborough 50 5.7 mi away ⇄
Upper Lambourn 44 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ramsbury a nice place to live?

Ramsbury has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ramsbury is 44/100, 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 Ramsbury?

Ramsbury is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 98 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ramsbury?

Among the top-rated schools in Ramsbury is Ramsbury Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Ramsbury in total.

Ramsbury in context

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Postcode districts in Ramsbury

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