Town Pop. 153

Living in Crockerton: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Crockerton scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Schools falls furthest short: 7/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100. That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the BA12 postcode district.

It scores 6 points below the BA12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. On economic health specifically, Crockerton sits 18 points above the BA12 district figure of 63/100. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see BA12 postcode district.

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Crockerton scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
470.6 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 18 crimes
↑ 253% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 1246% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 1060% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 201% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 1209% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Clay Street 9 crimes
  2. 2 Hindon Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Lodge Road 8 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 4.447 · PM2.5 5.641 · PM10 9.109 µg/m³
78
Green Space 48
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • Crockerton CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
3
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital16.4 mi
Salisbury District Hospital19.9 mi
Yeovil Hospital24.8 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust6.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryAvenue Surgery Partnership1.7 mi
GP capacity2,039 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
68
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate57.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.5%Unemployed2.4%Retired30.5%Student2.5%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.4%Skilled & technical37.8%Routine & elementary19.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)20.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)39%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership58.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 South West 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
8
Warminster 1.9 mi
Dilton Marsh 4.5 mi
Westbury 5.7 mi
J18 M4 22.8 mi
J18 M4 23.1 mi
J17 M4 23.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Crockerton 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

Warminster 47 1.5 mi away ⇄
Sutton Veny 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Lye's Green 34 3.5 mi away ⇄
Heytesbury 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Chapmanslade 34 4.1 mi away ⇄
Maiden Bradley 30 4.4 mi away ⇄
Dilton Marsh 44 4.5 mi away ⇄
Westbury (Wiltshire) 50 5.5 mi away ⇄
Frome 49 6.2 mi away ⇄
Codford St Peter 41 6.8 mi away ⇄
Bratton 28 6.8 mi away ⇄
Beckington 43 6.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Crockerton a nice place to live?

Crockerton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Crockerton is 38/100, 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 Crockerton?

Crockerton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 72 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Crockerton?

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

Crockerton in context

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Postcode districts in Crockerton

BA12 44 ⇄

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