Town Pop. 168,190

Living in Swindon (Swindon): Liveability Score 66/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Swindon (Swindon) comes out at 66/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 76/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 46/100 against a town 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 8 points below the SN1 district's 84/100. That is 16 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SN1 postcode district.

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Swindon (Swindon) scores 66 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

97.2 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 6,261 crimes

↑ 12% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 3,087 crimes

↑ 21% above national average

Public order 1,335 crimes

↑ 22% above national average

Shoplifting 1,327 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Criminal damage and arson 1,171 crimes

≈ similar to national average

other 3,171 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Parking Area 762 crimes
2 Supermarket 719 crimes
3 Shopping Area 661 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 8.5 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11 µg/m³

Green Space 86

Parks Ample 63

Sports Pitches Ample 152

Allotments Ample 24

Golf Courses Adequate 2

Tennis Courts Ample 42

Bowling Greens Ample 9

Playgrounds Ample 134

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 75 in area

3Outstanding57Good5Requires Improvement1Inadequate9Ungraded

East Wichel Primary School & NurseryPrimary · inspected 2022
Outstanding
Haydon Wick Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Rodbourne Cheney Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Abbey Meads Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Abbey Park SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
Good
Badbury Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Beechcroft Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Bridlewood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
Good
Brimble Hill Special SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
Good
Catherine Wayte Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
Good

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospitalin area

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital24.5 mi

Royal United Hospital25.4 mi

Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi

Routine referral (median)9 wks

Treated within 18 weeks70%

A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%

11 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'

GP capacity2,372 patients per GP

26dentists30pharmacies

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

Full fibre (FTTP)91%

available across Swindon

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

98.1%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

98.1%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.3%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 3,436 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate63.1%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed63.1%Unemployed3.3%Retired18.3%Student3.7%Other inactive11.6%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial34.7%Skilled & technical31.9%Routine & elementary33.4%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications17.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.2%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%

Home ownership62.3%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Swindon 0.3 mi

Kemble 12.5 mi

Bedwyn 15.5 mi

J16 M4 3 mi

J16 M4 3.3 mi

J15 M4 3.8 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 73

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 171

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 143

Retail Shopping Ample 750

Takeaways Ample 144

Fitness Ample 40

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£260,500	1,199
Detached	£405,000	219
Semi-detached	£295,000	320
Terraced	£240,000	463
Flat / Maisonette	£145,000	197

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Swindon (Swindon) a nice place to live?

Yes, Swindon (Swindon) is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Swindon (Swindon) is 66/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Swindon (Swindon)?

Swindon (Swindon) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 46/100. There were 16,352 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Swindon (Swindon)?

Among the top-rated schools in Swindon (Swindon) are East Wichel Primary School & Nursery, Haydon Wick Primary School and Rodbourne Cheney Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 75 rated schools in Swindon (Swindon) in total.

What are house prices like in Swindon (Swindon)?

The current median house price in Swindon (Swindon) is £260,500, around 9% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £405,000, semi-detached £295,000, terraced £240,000, flat £145,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%. There were 1,199 sales recorded in the past 12 months.