Town Pop. 852

Living in Sutton Benger: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sutton Benger comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 32/100 versus a median of 47/100. Among the 10 scored places sharing the SN15 postcode district, Sutton Benger ranks 5th.

It scores 11 points below the SN15 postcode district as a whole, which averages 50/100. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SN15 postcode district.

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Sutton Benger scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
118.5 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 48 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 147% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sharplands 16 crimes
  2. 2 Church View 15 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 10 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
76
Green Space 26
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Sutton Benger Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital15.1 mi
Royal United Hospital15.3 mi
Southmead Hospital21.8 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.5 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryHathaway Medical Partnership3.7 mi
GP capacity1,375 patients per GP
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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
58
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 39 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate59.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.5%Unemployed2.6%Retired27%Student3.5%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53%Skilled & technical30%Routine & elementary17%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.7%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership81.1%
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
7
Chippenham 3.4 mi
Melksham 9.2 mi
Kemble 12 mi
J17 M4 1.6 mi
J17 M4 2.2 mi
J16 M4 9.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sutton Benger 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

Christian Malford 32 1.0 mi away ⇄
Upper Seagry 40 1.2 mi away ⇄
Clanville 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
Kington Langley 39 1.9 mi away ⇄
Lower Stanton St Quintin 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Kington St Michael 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Great Somerford 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Leigh Delamere 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Corston (Wiltshire) 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
Chippenham (Wiltshire) 57 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hullavington 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Lyneham 39 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sutton Benger a nice place to live?

Sutton Benger has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sutton Benger is 39/100, 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 Sutton Benger?

Sutton Benger is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 101 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sutton Benger?

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

Sutton Benger in context

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Postcode districts in Sutton Benger

SN15 50 ⇄

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