Town Pop. 1,405

Living in Market Lavington: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Market Lavington scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Market Lavington most outperforms the national norm: 47/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Market Lavington places 2nd of 12 in the SN10 postcode district. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Transport (7) and lifestyle (20) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SN10 postcode district.

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Market Lavington scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
89.7 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 60 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 12 crimes
  2. 2 Wheatsheaf Mews 9 crimes
  3. 3 Park Road 8 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.4 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
78
Green Space 13
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
33
3 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Dauntsey Academy Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Lavington SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Barnabas Church of England School, Market LavingtonPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
47
A&E departmentsSalisbury District Hospital18.4 mi
Royal United Hospital18.8 mi
Great Western Hospital20.1 mi
Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.7%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,454 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
6.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
6.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 53 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate57.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.5%Unemployed1.5%Retired27.7%Student6.3%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary23.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.7%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership74.2%
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
7
Melksham 9.6 mi
Westbury 9.7 mi
Pewsey 9.8 mi
J17 M4 16.8 mi
J17 M4 17 mi
J16 M4 18.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £257,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All
£283k £345k £408k £470k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Easterton 36 0.8 mi away ⇄
Littleton Panell 44 0.9 mi away ⇄
Great Cheverell 28 2.1 mi away ⇄
Urchfont 36 2.3 mi away ⇄
Erlestoke 0 2.8 mi away ⇄
Potterne 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Worton 34 3.2 mi away ⇄
Tilshead 29 4.1 mi away ⇄
Chirton 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Poulshot 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Devizes 47 4.5 mi away ⇄
Edington 28 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Market Lavington a nice place to live?

Market Lavington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Market Lavington is 44/100, 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 Market Lavington?

Market Lavington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 126 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Market Lavington?

Among the top-rated schools in Market Lavington are Dauntsey Academy Primary School and Lavington School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Market Lavington in total.

What are house prices like in Market Lavington?

The current median house price in Market Lavington is £257,500, around 10% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 40%.

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Postcode districts in Market Lavington

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