Town Pop. 2,004

Living in Colerne: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Colerne comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Colerne most outperforms the national norm: 87/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 32/100 versus a median of 47/100.

Colerne places 2nd of 11 in the SN14 postcode district. It scores 10 points below the SN14 postcode district as a whole, which averages 54/100. On economic health specifically, Colerne sits 12 points above the SN14 district figure of 75/100. For the surrounding area, see SN14 postcode district.

44
OUT OF 100
Below Avg
Score for:

Settlement area

The built-up area boundary and the postcodes its score is averaged from, each shaded by its own score. Clustered pins are other settlements. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

Loading map…

Each postcode is coloured by its own overall score on the default weighting. Scores are filled in as postcodes get searched on the site, so a blue dot just means that postcode hasn't been scored yet.

Colerne scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

See the exact score for any postcode, side by side with Colerne.
Or compare:
SN14 0AA SN14 6AA SN14 7AA SN14 8AB SN14

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 30 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 64% below national average
Public order 11 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 68% below national average
Other crime 1 crimes
↓ 75% below national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
Loading map…
  1. 1 Fir Road 8 crimes
  2. 2 Market Place 8 crimes
  3. 3 Hazel Way 7 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 4.8 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Colerne CofE 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
7
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital5.3 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary13.2 mi
St Michael's Hospital13.4 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust6 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryBox Surgery2 mi
GP capacity1,039 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
69
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 64 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate65%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed65%Unemployed2.5%Retired21.3%Student3.9%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.5%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary17.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.4%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership67.9%
Among the least-deprived 21% 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
7
Bath Spa 5.8 mi
Oldfield Park 6.4 mi
Bradford-on-Avon 7 mi
J18 M4 4.8 mi
J18 M4 5.4 mi
J17 M4 7.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

Places like Colerne Pro

Pick the categories you want to beat. Pro members see the most similar settlements that score higher in all of them.

Find somewhere like Colerne, but with a higher score in …

ProSimilar settlements is a Pro featureUpgrade to Pro

House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £388,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£290k £356k £424k £490k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Marshfield (South Gloucestershire) 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Box (Wiltshire) 46 2.2 mi away ⇄
Rudloe 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Batheaston 58 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bathford 54 3.3 mi away ⇄
West Kington 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Biddestone 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Corsham 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Neston (Wiltshire) 52 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bathampton 61 4.1 mi away ⇄
Upper Castle Combe 34 4.2 mi away ⇄
Yatton Keynell 44 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Colerne a nice place to live?

Colerne has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Colerne is 44/100, 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 Colerne?

Colerne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 61 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Colerne?

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

What are house prices like in Colerne?

The current median house price in Colerne is £388,000, around 36% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 15%.

Colerne in context

See the best places to live in Wiltshire, ranked

Postcode districts in Colerne

SN14 54 ⇄

Check your exact postcode

Get a personalised score for any UK postcode, tailored to what matters most to you.

Score my postcode