Town Pop. 1,188

Living in Wanborough: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wanborough scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 92/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 29/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the SN4 postcode district, Wanborough ranks 7th. The SN4 district averages 54/100, putting Wanborough 14 points below its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Wanborough sits 32 points above the SN4 district figure of 60/100. For the surrounding area, see SN4 postcode district.

40
OUT OF 100
Below Avg
Score for:

Settlement area

The built-up area boundary and the postcodes its score is averaged from, each shaded by its own score. Clustered pins are other settlements. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

Loading map…

Each postcode is coloured by its own overall score on the default weighting. Scores are filled in as postcodes get searched on the site, so a blue dot just means that postcode hasn't been scored yet.

Wanborough scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

See the exact score for any postcode, side by side with Wanborough.
Or compare:
SN4 0AA SN4 4AA SN4 7AA SN4 8AA SN4 9AA SN4

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
29
330 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 176 crimes
↑ 345% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 65 crimes
↑ 260% above national average
Public order 52 crimes
↑ 574% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
↑ 172% above national average
Drugs 20 crimes
↑ 409% above national average
other 57 crimes
Highest-crime locations
Loading map…
  1. 1 Hospital 180 crimes
  2. 2 Day House Lane 35 crimes
  3. 3 Butts Road 22 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 16 within 4km
1Good
  • Wanborough Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
15
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital0.8 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital25.1 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital30.9 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.5%
Nearest GP surgeryEldene Surgery1.8 mi
GP capacity2,307 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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)91%
available across Swindon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 55 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate63.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.2%Unemployed1.7%Retired24.6%Student3.6%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.9%Skilled & technical31.1%Routine & elementary15%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.7%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership82.7%
Among the least-deprived 16% 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
30
Swindon 4 mi
Hungerford 12.2 mi
Bedwyn 12.3 mi
J15 M4 1.6 mi
J15 M4 1.9 mi
J16 M4 6.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

Places like Wanborough Pro

Pick the categories you want to beat. Pro members see the most similar settlements that score higher in all of them.

Find somewhere like Wanborough, but with a higher score in …

ProSimilar settlements is a Pro featureUpgrade to Pro

House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £550,000 13
Detached £672,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£424k £475k £528k £579k 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Liddington 39 0.9 mi away ⇄
Bishopstone (Swindon) 47 2.2 mi away ⇄
Chiseldon 51 2.5 mi away ⇄
Bourton (Vale of White Horse) 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
South Marston 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Stratton St Margaret 64 3.4 mi away ⇄
Ashbury 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wroughton 59 4.2 mi away ⇄
Swindon (Swindon) 66 4.2 mi away ⇄
Shrivenham and Watchfield 44 4.7 mi away ⇄
Ogbourne St George 48 5.4 mi away ⇄
Blunsdon St Andrew 0 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wanborough a nice place to live?

Wanborough has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wanborough is 40/100, 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 Wanborough?

Crime levels in Wanborough are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 29/100. There were 392 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wanborough?

Among the top-rated schools in Wanborough is Wanborough Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Wanborough in total.

What are house prices like in Wanborough?

The current median house price in Wanborough is £550,000, around 93% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £672,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%.

Wanborough in context

See the best places to live in Wiltshire, ranked

Postcode districts in Wanborough

SN4 54 ⇄

Check your exact postcode

Get a personalised score for any UK postcode, tailored to what matters most to you.

Score my postcode