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Living in Old Sarum: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Old Sarum is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 12 scored places sharing the SP4 postcode district, Old Sarum ranks 4th.

On broadband specifically, Old Sarum sits 62 points above the SP4 district figure of 37/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94). Below 30/100: healthcare (12), schools (18), lifestyle (26) and transport (29). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SP4 postcode district.

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Old Sarum scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
1,094.3 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 13 crimes
↑ 637% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 3674% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 1843% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 2031% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 769% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Jubilee Hill 8 crimes
  2. 2 Chine Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 New Bottom Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.091 · PM2.5 5.917 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
76
Green Space 17
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
18
2 schools in area · 20 within 4km
2Ungraded
  • Greentrees Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Old Sarum Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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
12
A&E departmentsSalisbury District Hospital3.6 mi
Southampton General Hospital18.9 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital19.6 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryThree Chequers Medical Practice2.3 mi
GP capacity1,661 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 94 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate59.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.9%Unemployed2.1%Retired25.6%Student3.1%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.1%Skilled & technical38.2%Routine & elementary21.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.7%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership59.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
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 B
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
29
Salisbury 2.5 mi
Dean 7.9 mi
Grateley 8.6 mi
J1 M27 15.3 mi
J1 M27 15.4 mi
J2 M27 15.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
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 £282,500 36
Flat / Maisonette £163,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£275k £364k £455k £544k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Winterbourne Dauntsey and Winterbourne Earls 48 1.5 mi away ⇄
Winterbourne Gunner 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
Salisbury 58 2.1 mi away ⇄
Gomeldon 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Porton 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Wilton 50 3.7 mi away ⇄
Firsdown 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
South Newton 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Britford 36 4.0 mi away ⇄
Pitton 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Idmiston 0 4.3 mi away ⇄
Amesbury 53 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Sarum a nice place to live?

Old Sarum has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Old Sarum is 48/100, 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 Old Sarum?

Old Sarum is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 58 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Old Sarum?

The current median house price in Old Sarum is £282,500, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: flat £163,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 11%. There were 36 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Old Sarum

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