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Living in Larkhill: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Larkhill scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 72/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Larkhill places 7th of 12 in the SP4 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 94 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (5), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider SP4 district average of 48/100, that is 7 points below. Wider context for the surrounding area: SP4 postcode district.

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Larkhill scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
6,041.7 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 55 crimes
↑ 6782% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 5657% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 9704% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 9308% above national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 10317% above national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 B3086 23 crimes
  2. 2 Far View Road 13 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 13 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 4.4 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.4 µg/m³
78
Green Space 64
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Ample 17
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
2 schools in area · 9 within 4km
2Good
  • Larkhill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Michael's 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
5
A&E departmentsSalisbury District Hospital9.8 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital22 mi
Great Western Hospital23.2 mi
Hospital waitsPortsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust6.5 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.2%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Barcroft Practice2.1 mi
GP capacity1,886 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 47 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate64.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.6%Unemployed1.9%Retired19.2%Student2.3%Other inactive12%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.1%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary23.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)19.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.5%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership56.5%
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 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
14
Grateley 8.6 mi
Salisbury 8.9 mi
Pewsey 10 mi
J2 M27 21.3 mi
J1 M27 21.6 mi
J2 M27 21.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Larkhill 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

Durrington 49 1.5 mi away ⇄
Netheravon 34 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bulford 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Amesbury 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Shrewton 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Newton Tony 34 5.9 mi away ⇄
Porton 40 6.1 mi away ⇄
Shipton Bellinger 36 6.2 mi away ⇄
Tilshead 29 6.4 mi away ⇄
Winterbourne Gunner 39 6.6 mi away ⇄
Upavon 37 6.6 mi away ⇄
Idmiston 0 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Larkhill a nice place to live?

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

Larkhill has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 145 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Larkhill?

Among the top-rated schools in Larkhill are Larkhill Primary School and St Michael's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Larkhill in total.

Larkhill in context

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Postcode districts in Larkhill

SP4 48 ⇄

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