Town Pop. 5,527

Living in Wroughton: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wroughton is 59/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Wroughton most outperforms the national norm: 56/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Wroughton places 2nd of 8 in the SN4 postcode district.

No category drops below 46/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. The SN4 district averages 54/100, putting Wroughton 5 points above its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 9 points above the SN4 district's 47/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SN4 postcode district.

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Wroughton scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
73.3 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 142 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 70 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Public order 35 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 35 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 30 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
other 93 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 78 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 36 crimes
  3. 3 Bladen Close 24 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
75
Green Space 80
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Ample 12
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
50
4 schools in area · 12 within 4km
1Outstanding3Good
  • East Wichel Primary School & NurseryPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form CollegeSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Wroughton Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Wroughton Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
56
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital2.4 mi
Royal United Hospital26.8 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital28.9 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,225 patients per GP
0dentists2pharmacies

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
56
Full fibre (FTTP)91%
available across Swindon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
89.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 167 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate52.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.6%Unemployed2.3%Retired34.6%Student2.7%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.6%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary26.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.2%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership76.7%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
46
Council tax Swindon · 2026-27
A £1,625
B £1,896
C £2,167
D £2,438
E £2,980
F £3,522
G £4,063
H £4,876
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
48
Swindon 2.8 mi
Pewsey 12.7 mi
Bedwyn 13 mi
J15 M4 2.5 mi
J16 M4 2.8 mi
J15 M4 3.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
47
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Adequate 14
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £313,000 51
Detached £397,500 10
Semi-detached £310,000 25
Terraced £280,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£239k £336k £437k £534k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Chiseldon 51 2.6 mi away ⇄
Swindon (Swindon) 66 3.0 mi away ⇄
Broad Hinton 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Liddington 39 3.8 mi away ⇄
Broad Town 51 3.9 mi away ⇄
Wanborough 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Stratton St Margaret 64 4.5 mi away ⇄
Lydiard Millicent 57 4.5 mi away ⇄
Royal Wootton Bassett 58 4.8 mi away ⇄
Ogbourne St George 48 5.1 mi away ⇄
South Marston 43 5.2 mi away ⇄
Blunsdon St Andrew 0 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wroughton a nice place to live?

Wroughton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Wroughton is 59/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Wroughton?

Wroughton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 405 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wroughton?

Among the top-rated schools in Wroughton are East Wichel Primary School & Nursery, The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College and Wroughton Infant School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Wroughton in total.

What are house prices like in Wroughton?

The current median house price in Wroughton is £313,000, around 10% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £397,500, semi-detached £310,000, terraced £280,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 5%. There were 51 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Wroughton in context

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Postcode districts in Wroughton

SN4 54 ⇄

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