Town Pop. 8,918

Living in Marlborough: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Marlborough comes out at 50/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 56/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 40/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 17 scored places sharing the SN8 postcode district, Marlborough ranks 2nd. It scores 7 points above the SN8 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. On lifestyle specifically, Marlborough sits 23 points above the SN8 district figure of 33/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SN8 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
60 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 171 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 101 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Shoplifting 72 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 42 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 39 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
other 110 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 73 crimes
  2. 2 Rabley Wood View 29 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 26 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 14
Sports Pitches Ample 16
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 22
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
7
3 schools in area
1Good2Ungraded
  • Preshute Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Marlborough St Mary's CE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • St John's MarlboroughSecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

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

Healthcare
34
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital7.4 mi
Salisbury District Hospital25.4 mi
Royal United Hospital27.4 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust6.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,539 patients per GP
5dentists2pharmacies

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
40
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 229 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate53.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.4%Unemployed2%Retired27.5%Student9.1%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.4%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary21.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.8%Level 3 (A levels)14%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.2%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership62.5%
Among the least-deprived 30% 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
40
Pewsey 5.6 mi
Bedwyn 6.3 mi
Hungerford 9.5 mi
J15 M4 7.4 mi
J15 M4 7.5 mi
J16 M4 9.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
56
Pubs & Bars Ample 9
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 21
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 79
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Ample 12

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £360,000 51
Detached £562,500 12
Semi-detached £353,500 10
Terraced £362,500 14
Flat / Maisonette £160,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£143k £382k £628k £868k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Manton (Wiltshire) 53 1.1 mi away ⇄
Mildenhall (Wiltshire) 40 1.5 mi away ⇄
Ogbourne Maizey 40 1.8 mi away ⇄
Ogbourne St George 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Wootton Rivers 35 3.7 mi away ⇄
Oare 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Milton Lilbourne 35 5.2 mi away ⇄
Easton Royal 35 5.3 mi away ⇄
Burbage 48 5.6 mi away ⇄
Pewsey 42 5.7 mi away ⇄
Ramsbury 44 5.7 mi away ⇄
Great Bedwyn 47 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Marlborough a nice place to live?

Marlborough is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Marlborough is 50/100, 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 Marlborough?

Marlborough is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 535 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Marlborough?

Among the top-rated schools in Marlborough is Preshute Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Marlborough in total.

What are house prices like in Marlborough?

The current median house price in Marlborough is £360,000, around 26% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £562,500, semi-detached £353,500, terraced £362,500, flat £160,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 12%. There were 51 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Marlborough in context

See where Marlborough ranks among the best places to live in Wiltshire

Postcode districts in Marlborough

SN8 43 ⇄

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