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Living in Heytesbury: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Heytesbury scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Heytesbury most outperforms the national norm: 92/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Bills falls furthest short: 27/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

Heytesbury places 4th of 11 in the BA12 postcode district. Heytesbury is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Heytesbury sits 51 points above the BA12 district figure of 41/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BA12 postcode district.

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Heytesbury scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
70.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 166% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Violence and sexual offences 5 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 169% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Watermeadow Lane 5 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 4 crimes
  3. 3 Old Forge Close 4 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.3 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
78
Green Space 11
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Heytesbury Church of England 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 departmentsSalisbury District Hospital16.6 mi
Royal United Hospital18.6 mi
Yeovil Hospital27.9 mi
Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust7.5 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.7%
Nearest GP surgeryAvenue Surgery Partnership3.5 mi
GP capacity1,862 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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate52.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.4%Unemployed1.5%Retired33.4%Student2.2%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.2%Skilled & technical38.9%Routine & elementary18.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.8%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership62.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
27
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
12
Warminster 3.4 mi
Dilton Marsh 6.3 mi
Westbury 7 mi
J17 M4 22.9 mi
J17 M4 23 mi
J18 M4 24.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
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 Heytesbury 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

Sutton Veny 42 1.5 mi away ⇄
Codford St Peter 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Warminster 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Crockerton 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Chitterne 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Wylye 46 6.0 mi away ⇄
Bratton 28 6.1 mi away ⇄
Hindon 33 6.2 mi away ⇄
Dilton Marsh 44 6.5 mi away ⇄
Edington 28 6.6 mi away ⇄
Westbury (Wiltshire) 50 6.7 mi away ⇄
Chilmark 39 6.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Heytesbury a nice place to live?

Heytesbury has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Heytesbury is 41/100, 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 Heytesbury?

Heytesbury is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 30 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Heytesbury?

Among the top-rated schools in Heytesbury is Heytesbury Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Heytesbury in total.

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Postcode districts in Heytesbury

BA12 44 ⇄

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