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Living in Great Cheverell: Liveability Score 28/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Cheverell scores 28/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Of the 12 places sharing the SN10 postcode district, Great Cheverell scores lowest. Against the wider SN10 district average of 45/100, that is 17 points below. On economic health specifically, Great Cheverell sits 30 points above the SN10 district figure of 61/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SN10 postcode district.

28
OUT OF 100
Poor
Score for:

Settlement area

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
59
332.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 79 crimes
↑ 409% above national average
Other crime 30 crimes
↑ 3120% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 297% above national average
Drugs 8 crimes
↑ 421% above national average
other 10 crimes
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  1. 1 Victoria Park 106 crimes
  2. 2 Chitham Close 16 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 9 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.4 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 9.1 µg/m³
78
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital17.1 mi
Salisbury District Hospital19.4 mi
Great Western Hospital21.4 mi
Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.7%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Helen Osborn1.6 mi
GP capacity1,454 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
5.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
5.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate48.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed48.8%Unemployed3%Retired23.6%Student3.1%Other inactive21.5%
Professional & managerial39.4%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary27%
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.9%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership78.4%
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
4
Westbury 7.6 mi
Melksham 8.2 mi
Dilton Marsh 8.2 mi
J17 M4 16.2 mi
J17 M4 16.3 mi
J16 M4 19.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Great Cheverell 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Great Cheverell a nice place to live?

Great Cheverell scores below average as a place to live. Our liveability score for Great Cheverell is 28/100, placing it among one of the lower-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Great Cheverell?

Great Cheverell has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 59/100. There were 155 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Cheverell?

Among the top-rated schools in Great Cheverell is The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Great Cheverell in total.

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