Town Pop. 248

Living in Chitterne: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chitterne comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Chitterne most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 27/100 against a town median of 47/100.

Chitterne places 6th of 11 in the BA12 postcode district. Chitterne is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 96-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Chitterne sits 58 points above the BA12 district figure of 41/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BA12 postcode district.

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Chitterne scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
266.1 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 17 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 1169% above national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↑ 740% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 493% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 355% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cherry Orchard 8 crimes
  2. 2 Malmpit Hill 8 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 7 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 3.8 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
79
Green Space 20
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsSalisbury District Hospital13.9 mi
Royal United Hospital21.1 mi
Great Western Hospital26.3 mi
Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust6.3 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.7%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Helen Osborn5.8 mi
GP capacity1,649 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate56.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.6%Unemployed1.7%Retired32.6%Student2.2%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.7%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary19.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.6%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership70.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
27
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 South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Warminster 7.2 mi
Dilton Marsh 9.2 mi
Westbury 9.5 mi
J17 M4 22.5 mi
J17 M4 22.6 mi
J16 M4 25.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Chitterne 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

Codford St Peter 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Tilshead 29 3.5 mi away ⇄
Wylye 46 4.1 mi away ⇄
Heytesbury 41 4.2 mi away ⇄
Shrewton 38 4.8 mi away ⇄
Sutton Veny 42 5.8 mi away ⇄
Littleton Panell 44 5.9 mi away ⇄
Erlestoke 0 6.2 mi away ⇄
Great Cheverell 28 6.3 mi away ⇄
Market Lavington 44 6.5 mi away ⇄
Edington 28 6.9 mi away ⇄
Bratton 28 7.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chitterne a nice place to live?

Chitterne has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chitterne is 40/100, 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 Chitterne?

Chitterne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 66 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Chitterne in context

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Postcode districts in Chitterne

BA12 44 ⇄

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