Town Pop. 1,181

Living in Dilton Marsh: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Dilton Marsh comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 75/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 32/100 versus a median of 47/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the BA13 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Dilton Marsh sits 46 points above the BA13 district figure of 29/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (19), schools (21) and lifestyle (27). For the surrounding area, see BA13 postcode district.

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Dilton Marsh scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
130.4 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 53 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Shoplifting 26 crimes
↑ 182% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 166% above national average
other 35 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 40 crimes
  2. 2 Clay Close 17 crimes
  3. 3 Fairwood Road 14 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 4.896 · PM2.5 5.727 · PM10 8.966 µg/m³
78
Green Space 20
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
21
2 schools in area · 8 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • Dilton Marsh CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Westbury Leigh CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
19
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital12.1 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary21.4 mi
St Michael's Hospital21.6 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust4.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryWhite Horse Health Centre0.8 mi
GP capacity1,900 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
75
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 39 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate54.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.8%Unemployed2%Retired31.3%Student2.3%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.9%Skilled & technical39%Routine & elementary22%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.8%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership76.1%
Among the least-deprived 39% 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 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
33
Dilton Marsh 0.5 mi
Westbury 1.5 mi
Warminster 3.3 mi
J18 M4 18.3 mi
J18 M4 18.6 mi
J17 M4 18.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £295,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£299k £320k £342k £363k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Westbury (Wiltshire) 50 1.5 mi away ⇄
Chapmanslade 34 1.9 mi away ⇄
Lye's Green 34 3.1 mi away ⇄
Beckington 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Southwick (Wiltshire) 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Warminster 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
North Bradley 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
Rode 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
West Ashton 27 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bratton 28 4.4 mi away ⇄
Frome 49 4.4 mi away ⇄
Crockerton 38 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dilton Marsh a nice place to live?

Dilton Marsh has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Dilton Marsh 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 Dilton Marsh?

Dilton Marsh has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 154 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Dilton Marsh?

Among the top-rated schools in Dilton Marsh is Dilton Marsh CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Dilton Marsh in total.

What are house prices like in Dilton Marsh?

The current median house price in Dilton Marsh is £295,000, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 8%.

Dilton Marsh in context

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Postcode districts in Dilton Marsh

BA13 43 ⇄

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