Town Pop. 2,440

Living in Rudloe: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rudloe comes out at 50/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Rudloe most outperforms the national norm: 46/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 39/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the SN13 postcode district, Rudloe ranks 5th. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (89). On the national picture that lands Rudloe in the middle half of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see SN13 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Rudloe scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
195.1 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 180 crimes
↑ 122% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 88 crimes
↑ 138% above national average
Public order 52 crimes
↑ 228% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 41 crimes
↑ 147% above national average
Burglary 27 crimes
↑ 217% above national average
other 88 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Close 22 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 21 crimes
  3. 3 Kings Avenue 14 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
76
Green Space 27
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
31
3 schools in area · 8 within 4km
3Good
  • Box Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2019
    Good
  • Neston Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Corsham SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
46
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital6.6 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary15.3 mi
St Michael's Hospital15.4 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust5.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Porch Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity1,104 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
39
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
68.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
68.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 88 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate60%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60%Unemployed2.2%Retired25.4%Student3.4%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.3%Skilled & technical30.9%Routine & elementary21.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.1%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership66.5%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
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
28
Melksham 4.4 mi
Chippenham 5.3 mi
Bradford-on-Avon 5.6 mi
J17 M4 7.4 mi
J18 M4 7.5 mi
J17 M4 7.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
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 £315,000 20
5-year monthly trend
All
£234k £292k £352k £410k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Neston (Wiltshire) 52 1.0 mi away ⇄
Corsham 52 1.3 mi away ⇄
Box (Wiltshire) 46 1.4 mi away ⇄
Gastard 52 2.4 mi away ⇄
Atworth 38 2.4 mi away ⇄
Biddestone 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Colerne 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Whitley (Wiltshire) 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Lower Wraxall 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Shaw (Wiltshire) 39 3.3 mi away ⇄
Notton (Wiltshire) 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bathford 54 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rudloe a nice place to live?

Rudloe is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Rudloe is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Rudloe?

Rudloe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 476 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rudloe?

Among the top-rated schools in Rudloe are Box Church of England Primary School, Neston Primary School and The Corsham School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Rudloe in total.

What are house prices like in Rudloe?

The current median house price in Rudloe is £315,000, around 11% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 9%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Rudloe in context

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Postcode districts in Rudloe

SN13 47 ⇄

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