Town Pop. 21,067

Living in Stratton St Margaret: Liveability Score 64/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Stratton St Margaret is 64/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where Stratton St Margaret most outperforms the national norm: 75/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 62/100 versus a median of 88/100.

No category drops below 46/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. Its transport score runs 9 points below the SN1 district's 84/100. That is 14 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see SN1 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
62
98.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 801 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 344 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 238 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Public order 155 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 152 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 391 crimes
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  1. 1 Supermarket 178 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 158 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 122 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 9.2 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
70
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 21
Sports Pitches Ample 26
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 12

Services

Schools
74
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 20 in area · 33 within 4km
18Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Beechcroft Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Colebrook Infant AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Colebrook Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Covingham Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2020
    Good
  • Crowdys Hill SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Gorse Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Grange Infants' SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Grange Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
50
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital2.1 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital24.5 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital27.1 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
1 GP surgery in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,288 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
67
Full fibre (FTTP)91%
available across Swindon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 404 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate59.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed59.5%Unemployed2.8%Retired25.7%Student2.9%Other inactive9.2%
Professional & managerial33.6%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary31%
No qualifications19%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.1%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership74%
Among the least-deprived 36% 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
75
Swindon 2 mi
Kemble 13.4 mi
Bedwyn 15.6 mi
J15 M4 4 mi
J15 M4 4.3 mi
J16 M4 5.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
61
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 20
Retail Shopping Ample 61
Takeaways Ample 16
Fitness Ample 13

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £285,000 149
Detached £370,000 25
Semi-detached £295,000 67
Terraced £260,000 45
Flat / Maisonette £150,250 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£134k £229k £326k £420k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Stratton St Margaret a nice place to live?

Stratton St Margaret is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Stratton St Margaret is 64/100, 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 Stratton St Margaret?

Stratton St Margaret has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 62/100. There were 2,081 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stratton St Margaret?

Among the top-rated schools in Stratton St Margaret are Beechcroft Infant School, Colebrook Infant Academy and Colebrook Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 20 rated schools in Stratton St Margaret in total.

What are house prices like in Stratton St Margaret?

The current median house price in Stratton St Margaret is £285,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £370,000, semi-detached £295,000, terraced £260,000, flat £150,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%. There were 149 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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