Town Pop. 153

Living in Woodborough (Wiltshire): Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Woodborough (Wiltshire) scores 33/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. That places it last of the 5 scored places in the SN9 postcode district.

It scores 5 points below the SN9 postcode district as a whole, which averages 38/100. That is 17 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SN9 postcode district.

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Woodborough (Wiltshire) scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
470.6 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 30 crimes
↑ 489% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 330% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 862% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 427% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 403% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Rectory Close 35 crimes
  2. 2 Coate Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Old Beasants 5 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 4.063 · PM2.5 5.656 · PM10 9.79 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area
1Good
  • Woodborough Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital14.4 mi
Salisbury District Hospital20.3 mi
Royal United Hospital23.7 mi
Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust9.5 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.7%
Nearest GP surgeryAvon Valley Practice3.3 mi
GP capacity2,493 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate62.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.3%Unemployed1.5%Retired24%Student3.1%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.7%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary17.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.5%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership71.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
27
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
3
Pewsey 3.1 mi
Bedwyn 10.9 mi
Melksham 13.4 mi
J15 M4 13.9 mi
J15 M4 14 mi
J16 M4 14.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Woodborough (Wiltshire) 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

All Cannings 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Chirton 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
Pewsey 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Oare 36 3.4 mi away ⇄
Upavon 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
Urchfont 36 4.8 mi away ⇄
Milton Lilbourne 35 4.8 mi away ⇄
Wootton Rivers 35 5.7 mi away ⇄
Easton Royal 35 6.0 mi away ⇄
Easterton 36 6.3 mi away ⇄
Devizes 47 6.3 mi away ⇄
Manton (Wiltshire) 53 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodborough (Wiltshire) a nice place to live?

Woodborough (Wiltshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Woodborough (Wiltshire) is 33/100, 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 Woodborough (Wiltshire)?

Woodborough (Wiltshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 72 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Woodborough (Wiltshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Woodborough (Wiltshire) is Woodborough Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Woodborough (Wiltshire) in total.

Woodborough (Wiltshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Woodborough (Wiltshire)

SN9 38 ⇄

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