Town Pop. 2,594

Living in Mere (Wiltshire): Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Mere (Wiltshire) is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 23/100 against a town median of 60/100. Mere (Wiltshire) places 9th of 11 in the BA12 postcode district.

The BA12 district averages 44/100, putting Mere (Wiltshire) 8 points below its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 9 points above the BA12 district's 23/100. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: BA12 postcode district.

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Mere (Wiltshire) scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
77
103.7 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 81 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 64 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Shoplifting 24 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
other 53 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 23 crimes
  2. 2 Chetcombe Road 19 crimes
  3. 3 The Yews 16 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
77
Green Space 18
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Mere SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    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 departmentsYeovil Hospital18.2 mi
Salisbury District Hospital20.5 mi
Royal United Hospital21.2 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust6.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,021 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
23
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
40.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
40.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 110 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate50.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.2%Unemployed2.4%Retired35%Student2.4%Other inactive9.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.9%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary24.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.7%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership66.7%
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 South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Gillingham 3.8 mi
Bruton 8 mi
Tisbury 8.4 mi
J18 M4 28.7 mi
J18 M4 28.8 mi
J3 M32 29.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £372,000 19
Detached £472,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£282k £332k £384k £434k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Zeals 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Milton on Stour 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bourton (Dorset) 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Gillingham (Dorset) 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Maiden Bradley 30 4.2 mi away ⇄
East Knoyle 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Motcombe 42 4.8 mi away ⇄
East Stour 40 5.7 mi away ⇄
Buckhorn Weston 40 5.9 mi away ⇄
Hindon 33 6.0 mi away ⇄
West Stour 40 6.2 mi away ⇄
Kington Magna 40 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mere (Wiltshire) a nice place to live?

Mere (Wiltshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Mere (Wiltshire) is 36/100, 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 Mere (Wiltshire)?

Mere (Wiltshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 77/100. There were 269 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mere (Wiltshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Mere (Wiltshire) is Mere School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Mere (Wiltshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Mere (Wiltshire)?

The current median house price in Mere (Wiltshire) is £372,000, around 31% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £472,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 16%.

Mere (Wiltshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Mere (Wiltshire)

BA12 44 ⇄

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