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Living in Winterbourne Gunner: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Winterbourne Gunner scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 88/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 32/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 12 scored places sharing the SP4 postcode district, Winterbourne Gunner ranks 9th. Against the wider SP4 district average of 48/100, that is 9 points below. On economic health specifically, Winterbourne Gunner sits 16 points above the SP4 district figure of 72/100. For the surrounding area, see SP4 postcode district.

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Winterbourne Gunner scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
104.5 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 18 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Horse Barrow 8 crimes
  2. 2 Elliott Green 6 crimes
  3. 3 Byford Gardens 4 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.792 · PM2.5 5.77 · PM10 9.824 µg/m³
77
Green Space 10
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
27
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good
  • Gomeldon Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • 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
4
A&E departmentsSalisbury District Hospital4.8 mi
Southampton General Hospital17.9 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital17.9 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 surgeryThree Chequers Medical Practice3.8 mi
GP capacity1,643 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
32
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
55.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
55.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate56.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.4%Unemployed2.5%Retired31.5%Student3.1%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.7%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary17.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)38%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership81.3%
Among the least-deprived 16% 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
24
Salisbury 4.1 mi
Grateley 6.5 mi
Dean 6.9 mi
J2 M27 14.8 mi
J1 M27 15 mi
J2 M27 15.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Winterbourne Gunner 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

Winterbourne Dauntsey and Winterbourne Earls 48 0.6 mi away ⇄
Gomeldon 37 0.7 mi away ⇄
Porton 40 1.1 mi away ⇄
Old Sarum 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
Firsdown 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Idmiston 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Pitton 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Amesbury 53 3.5 mi away ⇄
Salisbury 58 3.8 mi away ⇄
Newton Tony 34 4.0 mi away ⇄
Middle Winterslow 39 4.2 mi away ⇄
Whaddon (Wiltshire) 44 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Winterbourne Gunner a nice place to live?

Winterbourne Gunner has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Winterbourne Gunner is 39/100, 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 Gunner?

Winterbourne Gunner is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 25,593 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Winterbourne Gunner?

Among the top-rated schools in Winterbourne Gunner are Gomeldon Primary School and Winterbourne Earls Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Winterbourne Gunner in total.

Winterbourne Gunner in context

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Postcode districts in Winterbourne Gunner

SP4 48 ⇄

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