Town Pop. 1,415

Living in Winsley: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Winsley scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Winsley most outperforms the national norm: 43/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 22/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the BA15 postcode district, Winsley ranks 2nd. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93) and economic health (86). Healthcare (25) and schools (29) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see BA15 postcode district.

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Winsley scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
109.5 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 52 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 33 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Public order 19 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Elmfield 30 crimes
  2. 2 The Orchard 15 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 11 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 8.9 µg/m³
77
Green Space 22
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
29
3 schools in area · 7 within 4km
3Good
  • Freshford Church SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Laurence SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Winsley CoE VC Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
25
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital4.6 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary14.5 mi
St Michael's Hospital14.7 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.7 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryBradford on Avon & Melksham Health Partnership1.5 mi
GP capacity2,667 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
22
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
71.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
71.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 65 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate53.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.9%Unemployed2.3%Retired33.9%Student3.7%Other inactive6.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.6%Skilled & technical30.3%Routine & elementary14.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)52%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership80.5%
Among the least-deprived 15% 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 South West 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
43
Avoncliff 0.6 mi
Freshford 0.6 mi
Bradford-on-Avon 1.6 mi
J18 M4 10.9 mi
J18 M4 11.1 mi
J17 M4 13.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Winsley 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

Limpley Stoke 49 1.0 mi away ⇄
Westwood 43 1.1 mi away ⇄
Freshford 50 1.3 mi away ⇄
Bradford-on-Avon 59 1.7 mi away ⇄
Monkton Combe 50 1.7 mi away ⇄
Lower Wraxall 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bathampton 61 3.5 mi away ⇄
Norton St Philip 33 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bathford 54 3.6 mi away ⇄
Holt (Wiltshire) 37 4.0 mi away ⇄
Trowbridge 54 4.1 mi away ⇄
Bath 62 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Winsley a nice place to live?

Winsley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Winsley is 49/100, 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 Winsley?

Winsley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 155 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Winsley?

Among the top-rated schools in Winsley are Freshford Church School, St Laurence School and Winsley CoE VC Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Winsley in total.

Winsley in context

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Postcode districts in Winsley

BA15 49 ⇄
BA2 60 ⇄

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