Town Pop. 1,340

Living in Holt (Wiltshire): Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Holt (Wiltshire) is 37/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 9 places in the BA14 postcode district.

It scores 14 points below the BA14 postcode district as a whole, which averages 51/100. Its schools score runs 26 points below the BA14 district's 56/100. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BA14 postcode district.

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Holt (Wiltshire) scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
36.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 23 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Curtis Orchard 7 crimes
  2. 2 The Spa 5 crimes
  3. 3 The Street 4 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.225 · PM2.5 5.894 · PM10 9.319 µg/m³
77
Green Space 8
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
30
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Good
  • Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital8.4 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary18.3 mi
St Michael's Hospital18.4 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryTrowbridge Health Centre2.2 mi
GP capacity1,593 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
5.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
5.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 42 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate57.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.3%Unemployed2.1%Retired28.9%Student2.6%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.3%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary19.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.7%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership76.7%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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
15
Bradford-on-Avon 2.5 mi
Trowbridge 2.6 mi
Melksham 2.8 mi
J17 M4 11.3 mi
J17 M4 11.6 mi
J18 M4 11.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £405,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£339k £411k £486k £558k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Broughton Gifford 36 1.4 mi away ⇄
Semington 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
Berryfield 37 2.3 mi away ⇄
Atworth 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
Bradford-on-Avon 59 2.4 mi away ⇄
Trowbridge 54 2.4 mi away ⇄
Lower Wraxall 39 2.5 mi away ⇄
Shaw (Wiltshire) 39 2.6 mi away ⇄
Whitley (Wiltshire) 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Melksham 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bowerhill 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
Beanacre 40 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Holt (Wiltshire) a nice place to live?

Holt (Wiltshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Holt (Wiltshire) is 37/100, 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 Holt (Wiltshire)?

Holt (Wiltshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 25,593 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Holt (Wiltshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Holt (Wiltshire) is Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Holt (Wiltshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Holt (Wiltshire)?

The current median house price in Holt (Wiltshire) is £405,000, around 42% above the England and Wales average.

Holt (Wiltshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Holt (Wiltshire)

BA14 51 ⇄

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