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Living in Chirton: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Chirton is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 18/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Chirton places 8th of 12 in the SN10 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 9 points below the SN10 postcode district as a whole, which averages 45/100. Its environment score runs 17 points above the SN10 district's 61/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SN10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
200.7 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 22 crimes
↑ 133% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 522% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 334% above national average
Other theft 2 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Hollow 8 crimes
  2. 2 Martin'S Close 6 crimes
  3. 3 Small Street 5 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 3.938 · PM2.5 5.664 · PM10 9.597 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Chirton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital16.8 mi
Salisbury District Hospital18.9 mi
Royal United Hospital22 mi
Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust6.8 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.7%
Nearest GP surgeryAvon Valley Practice3.9 mi
GP capacity2,115 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
18
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
31.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
31.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate59.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.8%Unemployed2.1%Retired26.2%Student3.3%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.4%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary18.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.8%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership76.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
4
Pewsey 5.7 mi
Melksham 11.7 mi
Bedwyn 13.6 mi
J16 M4 15.9 mi
J16 M4 16.1 mi
J15 M4 16.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Chirton 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

Urchfont 36 2.1 mi away ⇄
All Cannings 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Woodborough (Wiltshire) 33 2.8 mi away ⇄
Easterton 36 3.5 mi away ⇄
Market Lavington 44 4.1 mi away ⇄
Devizes 47 4.6 mi away ⇄
Upavon 37 4.8 mi away ⇄
Potterne 40 4.9 mi away ⇄
Littleton Panell 44 5.1 mi away ⇄
Pewsey 42 5.8 mi away ⇄
Great Cheverell 28 6.1 mi away ⇄
Worton 34 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chirton a nice place to live?

Chirton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chirton is 36/100, 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 Chirton?

Chirton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 57 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chirton?

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

Chirton in context

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Postcode districts in Chirton

SN10 45 ⇄

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