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Living in South Marston: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

South Marston comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 51/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 21/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the SN3 postcode district, South Marston scores lowest. The SN3 district averages 64/100, putting South Marston 21 points below its own postcode area. On transport specifically, South Marston sits 24 points below the SN3 district figure of 75/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SN3 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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South Marston scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
21
511.3 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 110 crimes
↑ 472% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 49 crimes
↑ 459% above national average
Public order 33 crimes
↑ 780% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 29 crimes
↑ 640% above national average
Drugs 21 crimes
↑ 1003% above national average
other 53 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 122 crimes
  2. 2 Woodside Road 18 crimes
  3. 3 Crompton Road 16 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 7.269 · PM2.5 6.528 · PM10 11.274 µg/m³
73
Green Space 67
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
43
1 school in area · 20 within 4km
1Good
  • South Marston 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
27
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital3 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital24.5 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital28.7 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryMerchiston Surgery1.1 mi
GP capacity2,268 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
65
Full fibre (FTTP)91%
available across Swindon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate60.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.5%Unemployed1.2%Retired27.5%Student2.8%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary17.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.3%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership80.8%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
46
Council tax Swindon · 2026-27
A £1,625
B £1,896
C £2,167
D £2,438
E £2,980
F £3,522
G £4,063
H £4,876
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
51
Swindon 3.1 mi
Kemble 14.3 mi
Hungerford 15.1 mi
J15 M4 4.2 mi
J15 M4 4.3 mi
J16 M4 6.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in South Marston 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

Stratton St Margaret 64 1.1 mi away ⇄
Bourton (Vale of White Horse) 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Blunsdon St Andrew 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wanborough 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Highworth 53 3.1 mi away ⇄
Swindon (Swindon) 66 3.2 mi away ⇄
Broad Blunsdon 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
Shrivenham and Watchfield 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Liddington 39 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bishopstone (Swindon) 47 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ashbury 36 4.7 mi away ⇄
Chiseldon 51 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is South Marston a nice place to live?

South Marston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for South Marston 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 South Marston?

Crime levels in South Marston are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 21/100. There were 295 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in South Marston?

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

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Postcode districts in South Marston

SN3 64 ⇄

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