Town Pop. 788

Living in Winterbourne Dauntsey and Winterbourne Earls: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Winterbourne Dauntsey and Winterbourne Earls comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 86/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 38/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Winterbourne Dauntsey and Winterbourne Earls places 4th of 12 in the SP4 postcode district. Its economic health score runs 14 points above the SP4 district's 72/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (95). For the surrounding area, see SP4 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
47 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 13 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Burglary 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 7 crimes
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  1. 1 Horse Barrow 8 crimes
  2. 2 Elliott Green 6 crimes
  3. 3 Gomeldon Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
77
Green Space 16
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
31
1 school in area · 11 within 4km
1Good
  • Winterbourne Earls Church of England 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
14
A&E departmentsSalisbury District Hospital3.9 mi
Southampton General Hospital18.1 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital18.5 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryThree Chequers Medical Practice3 mi
GP capacity1,492 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
38
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
69.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
69.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate57.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed57.1%Unemployed2.6%Retired29.5%Student3.5%Other inactive7.4%
Professional & managerial46.8%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary17.9%
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.1%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership75.4%
Among the least-deprived 18% 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
39
Salisbury 3.5 mi
Dean 6.9 mi
Grateley 7.2 mi
J2 M27 14.7 mi
J1 M27 14.8 mi
J1 M27 14.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Winterbourne Dauntsey and Winterbourne Earls 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Winterbourne Dauntsey and Winterbourne Earls a nice place to live?

Winterbourne Dauntsey and Winterbourne Earls has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Winterbourne Dauntsey and Winterbourne Earls is 48/100, 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 Winterbourne Dauntsey and Winterbourne Earls?

Winterbourne Dauntsey and Winterbourne Earls is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 37 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Winterbourne Dauntsey and Winterbourne Earls?

Among the top-rated schools in Winterbourne Dauntsey and Winterbourne Earls is Winterbourne Earls Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Winterbourne Dauntsey and Winterbourne Earls in total.

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