Town Pop. 1,717

Living in Whaddon (Wiltshire): Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Whaddon (Wiltshire) scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Whaddon (Wiltshire) most outperforms the national norm: 91/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 32/100 against a town median of 47/100.

That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 23 places in the SP5 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 56 points above the SP5 district's 35/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SP5 postcode district.

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Whaddon (Wiltshire) scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
65.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 40 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 134% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 12 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 10 crimes
  3. 3 Southampton Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
77
Green Space 59
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsSalisbury District Hospital1.9 mi
Southampton General Hospital14.1 mi
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre16.3 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.5%
Nearest GP surgeryDownton Surgery3.5 mi
GP capacity1,352 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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 65 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate57.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.5%Unemployed2.3%Retired30%Student2.7%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.8%Skilled & technical32.4%Routine & elementary19.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.2%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership75.7%
Among the least-deprived 29% 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
15
Salisbury 4 mi
Dean 4.1 mi
Mottisfont & Dunbridge 7.9 mi
J1 M27 10.3 mi
J1 M27 10.3 mi
J2 M27 10.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £362,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£328k £421k £517k £610k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

West Grimstead 41 1.1 mi away ⇄
Nunton 45 2.1 mi away ⇄
East Grimstead 35 2.2 mi away ⇄
Britford 36 2.6 mi away ⇄
Pitton 36 3.1 mi away ⇄
Downton 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
Salisbury 58 3.9 mi away ⇄
Redlynch and Woodfalls 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
Whiteparish 46 4.0 mi away ⇄
West Dean (Test Valley) 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Firsdown 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Lover 38 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whaddon (Wiltshire) a nice place to live?

Whaddon (Wiltshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Whaddon (Wiltshire) is 44/100, 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 Whaddon (Wiltshire)?

Whaddon (Wiltshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 112 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Whaddon (Wiltshire)?

The current median house price in Whaddon (Wiltshire) is £362,000, around 27% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%.

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