Town Pop. 7,747

Living in Corsham: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Corsham is 52/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 45/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 32/100 against a town median of 47/100.

Corsham places 2nd of 6 in the SN13 postcode district. The SN13 district averages 47/100, putting Corsham 5 points above its own postcode area. On the national picture that lands Corsham in the top quarter of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see SN13 postcode district.

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Corsham scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
91.3 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 277 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 134 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Public order 64 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 58 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
Shoplifting 48 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
other 126 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 54 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 26 crimes
  3. 3 Haywain Halt 23 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
76
Green Space 29
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Ample 14
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 18

Services

Schools
37
4 schools in area · 5 within 4km
4Good
  • Corsham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, CorshamPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The Corsham Regis Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The Corsham SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
45
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital8 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary16.5 mi
St Michael's Hospital16.6 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,104 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
68
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 294 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate59.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.9%Unemployed2.1%Retired25.7%Student3.3%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.5%Skilled & technical30.7%Routine & elementary24.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.9%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership65.5%
Among the least-deprived 36% 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
34
Chippenham 4 mi
Melksham 4 mi
Bradford-on-Avon 6.4 mi
J17 M4 6.4 mi
J17 M4 6.8 mi
J18 M4 8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars Adequate 8
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 18
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness Ample 12

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £366,500 78
Detached £485,000 23
Semi-detached £370,000 27
Terraced £303,500 18
Flat / Maisonette £176,125 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£153k £278k £407k £532k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Neston (Wiltshire) 52 1.0 mi away ⇄
Rudloe 50 1.3 mi away ⇄
Gastard 52 1.6 mi away ⇄
Biddestone 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Notton (Wiltshire) 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Whitley (Wiltshire) 39 2.6 mi away ⇄
Box (Wiltshire) 46 2.7 mi away ⇄
Atworth 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Shaw (Wiltshire) 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Beanacre 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Chippenham (Wiltshire) 57 3.6 mi away ⇄
Lackham 0 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Corsham a nice place to live?

Corsham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Corsham is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Corsham?

Corsham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 707 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Corsham?

Among the top-rated schools in Corsham are Corsham Primary School, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham and The Corsham Regis Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Corsham in total.

What are house prices like in Corsham?

The current median house price in Corsham is £366,500, around 29% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £485,000, semi-detached £370,000, terraced £303,500, flat £176,125. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 25%. There were 78 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Corsham in context

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Postcode districts in Corsham

SN13 47 ⇄

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