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Living in Rowde: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Rowde is 37/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 29/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 12 scored places sharing the SN10 postcode district, Rowde ranks 7th.

The SN10 district averages 45/100, putting Rowde 8 points below its own postcode area. Its safety score runs 30 points above the SN10 district's 63/100. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SN10 postcode district.

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Rowde scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
96.8 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 34 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 168% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Highfield 18 crimes
  2. 2 Devizes Road 17 crimes
  3. 3 Chittoe Heath 5 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 4.649 · PM2.5 5.815 · PM10 9.273 µg/m³
77
Green Space 23
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
19
2 schools in area · 10 within 4km
2Good
  • Rowde CofE AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Silverwood SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital15.5 mi
Great Western Hospital17.6 mi
Salisbury District Hospital24.1 mi
Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust5.4 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.7%
Nearest GP surgeryLansdowne Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity1,730 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
29
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
53.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
53.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 51 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate55.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired30.6%Student3%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.3%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary24.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)30%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership71%
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
5
Melksham 5.1 mi
Chippenham 7.8 mi
Trowbridge 8.5 mi
J17 M4 11.1 mi
J17 M4 11.3 mi
J16 M4 14.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £259,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£284k £322k £362k £401k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Poulshot 43 1.9 mi away ⇄
Bromham (Wiltshire) 35 1.9 mi away ⇄
Devizes 47 2.1 mi away ⇄
Seend 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Potterne 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Seend Cleeve 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Worton 34 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bowerhill 50 4.0 mi away ⇄
Melksham 47 4.5 mi away ⇄
Keevil 25 4.8 mi away ⇄
Berryfield 37 4.9 mi away ⇄
Urchfont 36 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rowde a nice place to live?

Rowde has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Rowde is 37/100, 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 Rowde?

Rowde is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 101 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rowde?

Among the top-rated schools in Rowde are Rowde CofE Academy and Silverwood School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Rowde in total.

What are house prices like in Rowde?

The current median house price in Rowde is £259,500, around 9% below the England and Wales average.

Rowde in context

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Postcode districts in Rowde

SN10 45 ⇄

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