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Living in Malmesbury: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Malmesbury scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 41/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 30/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 10 places in the SN16 postcode district. Its transport score runs 13 points above the SN16 district's 28/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SN16 postcode district.

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Malmesbury scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
55 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 144 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 74 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Public order 35 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 33 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Shoplifting 28 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
other 63 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Oliver'S Lane 28 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 21 crimes
  3. 3 Barley Close 18 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
77
Green Space 25
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
36
3 schools in area · 4 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good
  • Malmesbury SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Malmesbury Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, MalmesburyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital15.5 mi
Royal United Hospital17.7 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital19.2 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust4.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,229 patients per GP
3dentists2pharmacies

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
30
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
66.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
66.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 197 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate59.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.9%Unemployed2.4%Retired26.4%Student3.5%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.3%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary19.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)43%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership68.4%
Among the least-deprived 23% 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
41
Kemble 7 mi
Chippenham 8.7 mi
Stroud 12 mi
J17 M4 5 mi
J17 M4 5.2 mi
J16 M4 10.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 12
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 17
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £340,000 57
Detached £510,000 13
Semi-detached £341,500 20
Terraced £353,500 14
Flat / Maisonette £195,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£205k £325k £448k £567k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Lea (Wiltshire) 44 1.8 mi away ⇄
Corston (Wiltshire) 53 2.3 mi away ⇄
Crudwell 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Great Somerford 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hullavington 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Lower Stanton St Quintin 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Westonbirt 29 4.3 mi away ⇄
Tetbury 46 4.4 mi away ⇄
Upper Seagry 40 4.5 mi away ⇄
Sherston 39 4.9 mi away ⇄
Oaksey 36 5.2 mi away ⇄
Upper Minety 39 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Malmesbury a nice place to live?

Malmesbury is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Malmesbury is 51/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Malmesbury?

Malmesbury is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 377 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Malmesbury?

Among the top-rated schools in Malmesbury are Malmesbury School, Malmesbury Church of England Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Malmesbury in total.

What are house prices like in Malmesbury?

The current median house price in Malmesbury is £340,000, around 19% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £510,000, semi-detached £341,500, terraced £353,500, flat £195,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 22%. There were 57 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Malmesbury in context

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Postcode districts in Malmesbury

SN16 47 ⇄

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