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Living in Seend: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Seend scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Seend most outperforms the national norm: 92/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 27/100 versus a median of 47/100.

Seend places 3rd of 10 in the SN12 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 55 points above the SN12 district's 37/100. For the surrounding area, see SN12 postcode district.

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Seend scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
114.3 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 18 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Burglary 2 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bath Road 5 crimes
  2. 2 Colbourne Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 Rusty Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 4.699 · PM2.5 5.804 · PM10 9.488 µg/m³
77
Green Space 17
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Seend Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    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 departmentsRoyal United Hospital13.4 mi
Great Western Hospital19.8 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary23.2 mi
Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust4.8 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.7%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Adrian Curtis and Partners2.3 mi
GP capacity1,555 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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate57.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.3%Unemployed1.3%Retired29.7%Student3.2%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.3%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary19.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.9%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership76.5%
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 E
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Melksham 3.5 mi
Trowbridge 6.1 mi
Bradford-on-Avon 7.4 mi
J17 M4 11.6 mi
J17 M4 11.6 mi
J18 M4 15.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Seend 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

Seend Cleeve 39 0.9 mi away ⇄
Poulshot 43 1.8 mi away ⇄
Bowerhill 50 2.0 mi away ⇄
Rowde 37 2.4 mi away ⇄
Keevil 25 2.7 mi away ⇄
Berryfield 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Melksham 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Worton 34 3.0 mi away ⇄
Semington 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bromham (Wiltshire) 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Steeple Ashton 25 3.5 mi away ⇄
Potterne 40 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Seend a nice place to live?

Seend has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Seend is 43/100, 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 Seend?

Seend is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 44 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Seend?

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

Seend in context

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Postcode districts in Seend

SN12 44 ⇄

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