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South Gloucestershire vs Wiltshire: which is the better place to live?
Is South Gloucestershire or Wiltshire a better place to live?
As of June 2026, comparing South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire across house prices, crime, schools, broadband and GP access, Wiltshire wins overall with a Gera Liveability Score of 62.7/100 versus 61.2/100. Gera computes this head-to-head from six UK government open datasets and re-runs it quarterly.
| Measure | South Gloucestershire | Wiltshire | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gera Liveability Score | 61.2/100 | 62.7/100 | Wiltshire |
| Better value | 54 | 54.2 | Wiltshire |
| For families | 90.3 | 89.4 | South Gloucestershire |
| For commuters | 43.6 | 32.4 | South Gloucestershire |
| For healthcare access | 19.8 | 43.7 | Wiltshire |
| Avg house price | £338,054 | £325,267 | Wiltshire (cheaper) |
| Band D council tax | £2,551 | £2,572 | South Gloucestershire (lower) |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 89.3% | 82.8% | South Gloucestershire |
| Crime per 1,000 | 95.8 | 55.6 | Wiltshire (safer) |
| Gigabit broadband | 84.6% | 69.4% | South Gloucestershire |
| Gera GP Access score | 19.8 | 43.7 | Wiltshire |
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Wiltshire wins overall: Gera Liveability Score 62.7/100 vs 61.2/100.
| Verdict | South Gloucestershire | Wiltshire | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61.2 | 62.7 | Wiltshire (+1.5) |
| Better value | 54 | 54.2 | Wiltshire (+0.2) |
| For families | 90.3 | 89.4 | South Gloucestershire (+0.9) |
| For commuters | 43.6 | 32.4 | South Gloucestershire (+11.2) |
| For healthcare access | 19.8 | 43.7 | Wiltshire (+23.9) |
| Measure | South Gloucestershire | Wiltshire |
|---|---|---|
| Avg house price | £338,054 | £325,267 |
| Band D council tax | £2,551 | £2,572 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 89.3% | 82.8% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 95.8 | 55.6 |
| Gigabit broadband | 84.6% | 69.4% |
| Gera GP Access score | 19.8 | 43.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is South Gloucestershire or Wiltshire a better place to live overall?
- Wiltshire scores higher overall: a Gera Liveability Score of 62.7/100 versus 61.2/100 (Gera, June 2026), a gap of 1.5 points.
- Which is cheaper to rent and buy, South Gloucestershire or Wiltshire?
- On affordability — average house price plus Band D council tax — Wiltshire is better value. Average house prices are £338,054 in South Gloucestershire and £325,267 in Wiltshire; Band D council tax is £2,551 versus £2,572 (HM Land Registry + MHCLG, June 2026).
- Is South Gloucestershire or Wiltshire better for families?
- Weighting schools (60%) and safety (40%), South Gloucestershire comes out ahead for families. South Gloucestershire has 89.3% of schools rated Good or Outstanding and a crime rate of 95.8 per 1,000; Wiltshire has 82.8% and 55.6 per 1,000 (Ofsted + Home Office, June 2026).
- Which has better broadband, South Gloucestershire or Wiltshire?
- For connectivity, South Gloucestershire has 84.6% gigabit-capable premises and Wiltshire has 69.4% (Ofcom, June 2026). South Gloucestershire leads on the commuter blend of broadband (70%) and affordability (30%).
- Is GP access better in South Gloucestershire or Wiltshire?
- On the Gera GP Access score, South Gloucestershire scores 19.8 (Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB) and Wiltshire scores 43.7 (Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire ICB). Wiltshire has the better GP access (NHS England, June 2026).
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Contains public sector information published by GeraRent and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Gera Liveability Index — joined UK government open data (June 2026, published 2026-06-19).