Town Pop. 1,146

Living in Potterne: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Potterne comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 23/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 12 scored places sharing the SN10 postcode district, Potterne ranks 6th.

Against the wider SN10 district average of 45/100, that is 5 points below. Its lifestyle score runs 21 points below the SN10 district's 48/100. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see SN10 postcode district.

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Potterne scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
46.2 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 26 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Drugs 3 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↓ 58% below national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ryeleaze 6 crimes
  2. 2 Caen Hill 5 crimes
  3. 3 Blounts Court 4 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
77
Green Space 49
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
13

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
18
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital16.8 mi
Great Western Hospital18.4 mi
Salisbury District Hospital21.1 mi
Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.7%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Southbroom Surgery2 mi
GP capacity1,753 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
23
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
49.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
49.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 44 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate52%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52%Unemployed3.2%Retired31.8%Student2.8%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.2%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary25.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.5%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership68.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
27
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 E
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
16
Melksham 7 mi
Trowbridge 9 mi
Westbury 9.3 mi
J17 M4 13.9 mi
J17 M4 14.1 mi
J16 M4 16.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Potterne 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.

Nearby places

Worton 34 1.4 mi away ⇄
Poulshot 43 1.8 mi away ⇄
Devizes 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Easterton 36 2.5 mi away ⇄
Rowde 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Great Cheverell 28 2.8 mi away ⇄
Urchfont 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Market Lavington 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Littleton Panell 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Erlestoke 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Seend 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Seend Cleeve 39 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Potterne a nice place to live?

Potterne has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Potterne is 40/100, 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 Potterne?

Potterne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 53 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Potterne in context

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Postcode districts in Potterne

SN10 45 ⇄

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