Town Pop. 394

Living in Shaw (Wiltshire): Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Shaw (Wiltshire) comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Shaw (Wiltshire) places 5th of 10 in the SN12 postcode district.

It scores 5 points below the SN12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. Its safety score runs 19 points above the SN12 district's 75/100. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: SN12 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Shaw (Wiltshire) scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
106.6 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 23 crimes
↑ 75% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 124% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Public order 2 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Teachers Way 10 crimes
  2. 2 Fieldsview 6 crimes
  3. 3 Corsham Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
76
Green Space 8
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Shaw CE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    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 Hospital9.4 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary18.9 mi
St Michael's Hospital19 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4.8 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryGiffords Partnership2.1 mi
GP capacity1,555 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate52.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.2%Unemployed2%Retired34.2%Student2.4%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.7%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary20.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)38%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership82.9%
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
21
Melksham 1.1 mi
Bradford-on-Avon 4.8 mi
Trowbridge 5.2 mi
J17 M4 8.8 mi
J17 M4 9 mi
J18 M4 10.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars None
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 Shaw (Wiltshire) 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

Whitley (Wiltshire) 39 0.4 mi away ⇄
Beanacre 40 1.2 mi away ⇄
Broughton Gifford 36 1.3 mi away ⇄
Atworth 38 1.7 mi away ⇄
Gastard 52 1.7 mi away ⇄
Melksham 47 1.8 mi away ⇄
Neston (Wiltshire) 52 2.4 mi away ⇄
Berryfield 37 2.4 mi away ⇄
Notton (Wiltshire) 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Holt (Wiltshire) 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bowerhill 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Corsham 52 3.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shaw (Wiltshire) a nice place to live?

Shaw (Wiltshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Shaw (Wiltshire) is 39/100, 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 Shaw (Wiltshire)?

Shaw (Wiltshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 42 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shaw (Wiltshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Shaw (Wiltshire) is Shaw CE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Shaw (Wiltshire) in total.

Shaw (Wiltshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Shaw (Wiltshire)

SN12 44 ⇄

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