Town Pop. 1,231

Living in Box (Wiltshire): Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Box (Wiltshire) is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 41/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 11/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 6 scored places in the SN13 postcode district. Safety (91) and economic health (83) also clear 80/100. Schools (17), transport (17) and lifestyle (27) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SN13 postcode district.

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Box (Wiltshire) scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
109.7 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 34 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 28 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Burglary 15 crimes
↑ 249% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mill Lane 11 crimes
  2. 2 London Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Gregory Close 8 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Box Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2019
    Good

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

Healthcare
41
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital5.9 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary14.8 mi
St Michael's Hospital15 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust6.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,114 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
19.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
19.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 77 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate55.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.8%Unemployed2%Retired31.5%Student3.3%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary15.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.6%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership80.8%
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
17
Bradford-on-Avon 4.9 mi
Melksham 5.2 mi
Bath Spa 5.3 mi
J18 M4 7.1 mi
J18 M4 7.6 mi
J17 M4 8.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £480,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£370k £435k £501k £566k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Rudloe 50 1.4 mi away ⇄
Neston (Wiltshire) 52 2.2 mi away ⇄
Colerne 44 2.2 mi away ⇄
Bathford 54 2.5 mi away ⇄
Lower Wraxall 39 2.6 mi away ⇄
Corsham 52 2.7 mi away ⇄
Atworth 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Batheaston 58 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bathampton 61 3.6 mi away ⇄
Gastard 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Biddestone 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Whitley (Wiltshire) 39 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Box (Wiltshire) a nice place to live?

Box (Wiltshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Box (Wiltshire) is 46/100, 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 Box (Wiltshire)?

Box (Wiltshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 135 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Box (Wiltshire)?

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

What are house prices like in Box (Wiltshire)?

The current median house price in Box (Wiltshire) is £480,000, around 68% above the England and Wales average.

Box (Wiltshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Box (Wiltshire)

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