Town Pop. 444

Living in Corston (Wiltshire): Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Corston (Wiltshire) is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 42/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 32/100 against a town median of 47/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 10 places in the SN16 postcode district. It scores 6 points above the SN16 postcode district as a whole, which averages 47/100. On healthcare specifically, Corston (Wiltshire) sits 16 points above the SN16 district figure of 26/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SN16 postcode district.

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Corston (Wiltshire) scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
171.2 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 31 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 212% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 190% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Barley Close 18 crimes
  2. 2 Priory Way 13 crimes
  3. 3 Cole Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.41 · PM2.5 5.845 · PM10 10.781 µg/m³
77
Green Space 7
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
42
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital16.2 mi
Great Western Hospital16.3 mi
Southmead Hospital20.8 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust5.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryMalmesbury Medical Partnership1.7 mi
GP capacity1,229 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
65
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate58.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.8%Unemployed2.2%Retired27.5%Student3.1%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.1%Skilled & technical33.1%Routine & elementary17.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.8%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership70.2%
Among the least-deprived 22% 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
31
Chippenham 6.4 mi
Kemble 9.3 mi
Melksham 12.2 mi
J17 M4 2.7 mi
J17 M4 2.9 mi
J18 M4 10.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
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 Corston (Wiltshire) 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

Lower Stanton St Quintin 44 2.0 mi away ⇄
Hullavington 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Malmesbury 51 2.3 mi away ⇄
Upper Seagry 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Great Somerford 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Lea (Wiltshire) 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Clanville 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Sutton Benger 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Leigh Delamere 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Christian Malford 32 4.0 mi away ⇄
Kington St Michael 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Kington Langley 39 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Corston (Wiltshire) a nice place to live?

Corston (Wiltshire) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Corston (Wiltshire) is 53/100, 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 Corston (Wiltshire)?

Corston (Wiltshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 76 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Corston (Wiltshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Corston (Wiltshire)

SN16 47 ⇄

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