Town Pop. 186

Living in Lye's Green: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lye's Green comes out at 34/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Lye's Green places 10th of 11 in the BA12 postcode district.

It scores 10 points below the BA12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (80) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: BA12 postcode district.

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Lye's Green scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
419.4 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 29 crimes
↑ 368% above national average
Bicycle theft 11 crimes
↑ 7288% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 1437% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 147% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 506% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Red Way 16 crimes
  2. 2 Longcombe Drive 10 crimes
  3. 3 Deep Lane 8 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 4.518 · PM2.5 5.657 · PM10 9.19 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital13.3 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary22 mi
St Michael's Hospital22.1 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryFrome Medical Practice2.7 mi
GP capacity1,253 patients per GP
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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
9.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
9.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate54.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.9%Unemployed0.6%Retired33.7%Student3.1%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.2%Skilled & technical37%Routine & elementary16.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.4%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership80.9%
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 E
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Frome 2.2 mi
Dilton Marsh 3.5 mi
Warminster 3.8 mi
J18 M4 20.3 mi
J18 M4 20.4 mi
J17 M4 21.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
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 Lye's Green 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

Chapmanslade 34 1.3 mi away ⇄
Frome 49 2.6 mi away ⇄
Dilton Marsh 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Crockerton 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Warminster 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Beckington 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Maiden Bradley 30 4.5 mi away ⇄
Westbury (Wiltshire) 50 4.7 mi away ⇄
Nunney 35 4.9 mi away ⇄
Rode 42 5.0 mi away ⇄
Buckland Dinham 39 5.0 mi away ⇄
Mells 43 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lye's Green a nice place to live?

Lye's Green has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lye's Green is 34/100, 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 Lye's Green?

Lye's Green is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 78 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Lye's Green

BA12 44 ⇄

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