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Living in Pitton: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pitton scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 95/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 30/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Pitton places 20th of 23 in the SP5 postcode district. Pitton is a place of extremes: 95/100 for economic health against 3/100 for transport, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. It scores 8 points below the SP5 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SP5 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

160 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 30 crimes

↑ 125% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes

↑ 378% above national average

Other theft 5 crimes

↑ 102% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes

↓ 34% below national average

Burglary 4 crimes

↑ 186% above national average

other 8 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 High Street 14 crimes
2 Glebe Close 7 crimes
3 Parking Area 7 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³

Green Space 21

Parks None

Sports Pitches None

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts Some 1

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 2 within 4km

1Good

Pitton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsSalisbury District Hospital4.4 mi

Southampton General Hospital15.2 mi

Royal Hampshire County Hospital15.9 mi

Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4.1 mi

Routine referral (median)9 wks

Treated within 18 weeks70%

A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%

Nearest GP surgeryThree Chequers Medical Practice4.2 mi

GP capacity1,650 patients per GP

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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

Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%

available across Wiltshire

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

55.8%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

55.8%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.8%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate54.8%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed54.8%Unemployed1.2%Retired34.6%Student2.7%Other inactive6.6%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial50.6%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary14.3%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications9.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.9%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%

Home ownership89.5%

Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Dean 3.9 mi

Salisbury 4.7 mi

Grateley 7 mi

J2 M27 11.8 mi

J1 M27 12 mi

J2 M27 12.1 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 1

Restaurants & Cafes None

Supermarkets & Convenience None

Retail Shopping None

Takeaways None

Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Pitton in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Frequently asked questions

Is Pitton a nice place to live?

Pitton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pitton 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 Pitton?

Pitton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 64 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pitton?

Among the top-rated schools in Pitton is Pitton Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Pitton in total.

Pitton in context

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Postcode districts in Pitton

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