Town Pop. 672

Living in Semington: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Semington is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Semington places 4th of 9 in the BA14 postcode district.

The BA14 district averages 51/100, putting Semington 13 points below its own postcode area. On schools specifically, Semington sits 26 points below the BA14 district figure of 56/100. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: BA14 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Semington scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
135.4 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 29 crimes
↑ 30% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 141% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 25 crimes
  2. 2 Manor Close 14 crimes
  3. 3 Whaddon Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
76
Green Space 27
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
30
1 school in area · 13 within 4km
1Good
  • St George's Church of England Primary School, SemingtonPrimary · 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
9
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital10.7 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary20.6 mi
St Michael's Hospital20.8 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryGiffords Partnership2 mi
GP capacity1,694 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
6.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
6.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
51
Employment rate55.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.1%Unemployed2.5%Retired30.2%Student3.5%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.9%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary21.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.4%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership79.1%
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 South West 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
26
Melksham 2.6 mi
Trowbridge 3.2 mi
Bradford-on-Avon 4.5 mi
J17 M4 11.9 mi
J17 M4 12 mi
J18 M4 13.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Semington 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

Berryfield 37 1.0 mi away ⇄
Bowerhill 50 1.6 mi away ⇄
Seend Cleeve 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Steeple Ashton 25 2.2 mi away ⇄
Holt (Wiltshire) 37 2.3 mi away ⇄
Melksham 47 2.3 mi away ⇄
Keevil 25 2.4 mi away ⇄
Broughton Gifford 36 2.4 mi away ⇄
Trowbridge 54 2.8 mi away ⇄
Seend 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
West Ashton 27 3.2 mi away ⇄
Shaw (Wiltshire) 39 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Semington a nice place to live?

Semington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Semington is 38/100, 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 Semington?

Semington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 91 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Semington?

Among the top-rated schools in Semington is St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Semington in total.

Semington in context

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Postcode districts in Semington

BA14 51 ⇄

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