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Living in Cherhill: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Cherhill is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 20/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 3 scored places sharing the SN11 postcode district, Cherhill ranks 2nd.

It scores 8 points below the SN11 postcode district as a whole, which averages 53/100. Its environment score runs 8 points above the SN11 district's 69/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). For the surrounding area, see SN11 postcode district.

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Cherhill scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
142.9 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 28 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 64% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 355% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 James Avenue 19 crimes
  2. 2 Spreckley Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Henley Avenue 6 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.557 · PM2.5 5.966 · PM10 10.12 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Cherhill CofE 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
13
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital11.8 mi
Royal United Hospital18.9 mi
Salisbury District Hospital27.4 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust7.5 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryPatford House Surgery Partnership2.5 mi
GP capacity2,156 patients per GP
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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
20
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
38.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
38.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate67%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed67%Unemployed2.2%Retired22%Student2.5%Other inactive6.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.4%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary17.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.1%Level 3 (A levels)21.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.4%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership84.6%
Among the least-deprived 26% 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
31
Chippenham 7.5 mi
Melksham 9.1 mi
Pewsey 9.9 mi
J16 M4 9 mi
J16 M4 9 mi
J17 M4 9.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Cherhill 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

Calne 59 2.3 mi away ⇄
Derry Hill and Studley 44 4.6 mi away ⇄
Bromham (Wiltshire) 35 5.2 mi away ⇄
Lyneham 39 5.4 mi away ⇄
Devizes 47 5.6 mi away ⇄
All Cannings 43 5.6 mi away ⇄
Rowde 37 5.8 mi away ⇄
Broad Hinton 42 5.9 mi away ⇄
Broad Town 51 6.0 mi away ⇄
Lackham 0 6.8 mi away ⇄
Christian Malford 32 7.0 mi away ⇄
Potterne 40 7.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cherhill a nice place to live?

Cherhill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cherhill is 45/100, 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 Cherhill?

Cherhill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 63 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cherhill?

Among the top-rated schools in Cherhill is Cherhill CofE School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Cherhill in total.

Cherhill in context

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Postcode districts in Cherhill

SN11 53 ⇄

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