Town Pop. 3,343

Living in Pewsey: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pewsey scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 26/100 versus a median of 60/100. That is the highest score of the 5 places in the SN9 postcode district.

That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (88) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (3) and schools (26) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SN9 postcode district.

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Pewsey scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
55.3 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 94 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 31 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Public order 10 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 27 crimes
  2. 2 Rawlins Road 13 crimes
  3. 3 Aston Close 12 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 4.2 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
26
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • Pewsey Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Pewsey Vale SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital13.3 mi
Salisbury District Hospital19.8 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital26.3 mi
Hospital waitsPortsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust8.5 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.2%
Nearest GP surgeryAvon Valley Practice3.7 mi
GP capacity2,173 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
26
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
49.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
49.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 109 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed2.6%Retired30.9%Student2.5%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.3%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary24.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.3%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership63.7%
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 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
31
Pewsey 0.3 mi
Bedwyn 7.7 mi
Hungerford 12.2 mi
J15 M4 13 mi
J15 M4 13.1 mi
J14 M4 14.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 11
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £348,750 40
Detached £465,000 19
Terraced £283,750 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Terraced
£265k £344k £426k £505k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Milton Lilbourne 35 1.6 mi away ⇄
Oare 36 1.9 mi away ⇄
Easton Royal 35 2.7 mi away ⇄
Wootton Rivers 35 2.8 mi away ⇄
Woodborough (Wiltshire) 33 3.3 mi away ⇄
Upavon 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Burbage 48 4.3 mi away ⇄
Manton (Wiltshire) 53 5.2 mi away ⇄
Collingbourne Kingston 36 5.3 mi away ⇄
Marlborough 50 5.7 mi away ⇄
East Grafton 41 5.8 mi away ⇄
Chirton 36 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pewsey a nice place to live?

Pewsey has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pewsey is 42/100, 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 Pewsey?

Pewsey is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 185 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pewsey?

Among the top-rated schools in Pewsey is Pewsey Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Pewsey in total.

What are house prices like in Pewsey?

The current median house price in Pewsey is £348,750, around 22% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £465,000, terraced £283,750. There were 40 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Pewsey in context

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Postcode districts in Pewsey

SN9 38 ⇄

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