Town Pop. 368

Living in Coombe Bissett: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Coombe Bissett scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 23 scored places sharing the SP5 postcode district, Coombe Bissett ranks 19th.

Against the wider SP5 district average of 44/100, that is 7 points below. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: schools (20), transport (27) and bills (27). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SP5 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
48
540.8 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 75 crimes
↑ 512% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 29 crimes
↑ 418% above national average
Public order 22 crimes
↑ 820% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 699% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 645% above national average
other 36 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hospital 93 crimes
  2. 2 Harnham Trading Estate 24 crimes
  3. 3 Lower Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 4.303 · PM2.5 5.591 · PM10 9.14 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Coombe Bissett Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsSalisbury District Hospital2.3 mi
Southampton General Hospital18.8 mi
Royal Bournemouth Hospital19.6 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.5%
Nearest GP surgeryHarcourt Medical Centre2.9 mi
GP capacity1,643 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate60.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.1%Unemployed3%Retired26.5%Student3.9%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.7%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary16.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)47%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership63.5%
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 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
27
Salisbury 2.9 mi
Dean 9.2 mi
Tisbury 10.3 mi
J1 M27 13.7 mi
J1 M27 13.8 mi
J2 M27 14.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Coombe Bissett 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

Britford 36 2.5 mi away ⇄
Croucheston 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Nunton 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Wilton 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
Salisbury 58 3.3 mi away ⇄
Broad Chalke 40 4.5 mi away ⇄
Martin (New Forest) 44 4.9 mi away ⇄
Downton 49 5.1 mi away ⇄
Rockbourne 44 5.1 mi away ⇄
Whaddon (Wiltshire) 44 5.1 mi away ⇄
South Newton 37 5.3 mi away ⇄
Old Sarum 48 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Coombe Bissett a nice place to live?

Coombe Bissett has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Coombe Bissett is 37/100, 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 Coombe Bissett?

Coombe Bissett has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 48/100. There were 199 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Coombe Bissett in context

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Postcode districts in Coombe Bissett

SP5 44 ⇄

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