Town Pop. 832

Living in Sherston: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sherston scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Sherston most outperforms the national norm: 89/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the SN16 postcode district. Against the wider SN16 district average of 47/100, that is 8 points below. On economic health specifically, Sherston sits 12 points above the SN16 district figure of 77/100. For the surrounding area, see SN16 postcode district.

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Sherston scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
101 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 19 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 311% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Alderton Road 7 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 7 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 6 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 9.4 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Sherston CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital14.4 mi
Southmead Hospital16.9 mi
Lydney & District Hospital17.4 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,352 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
0.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate58.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.6%Unemployed2.1%Retired26.7%Student4%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.2%Skilled & technical31.9%Routine & elementary15%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.3%Apprenticeship3.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership74.8%
Among the least-deprived 37% 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
12
Chippenham 8.7 mi
Yate 9.7 mi
Kemble 10.9 mi
J17 M4 5.4 mi
J17 M4 5.8 mi
J18 M4 7.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sherston 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

Luckington 40 1.8 mi away ⇄
Westonbirt 29 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hullavington 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Badminton 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Acton Turville 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Corston (Wiltshire) 53 4.5 mi away ⇄
Lower Stanton St Quintin 44 4.6 mi away ⇄
Hawkesbury Upton 38 4.7 mi away ⇄
Beverston 0 4.8 mi away ⇄
Leigh Delamere 0 4.9 mi away ⇄
Malmesbury 51 4.9 mi away ⇄
Tetbury 46 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sherston a nice place to live?

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

Sherston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 84 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sherston?

Among the top-rated schools in Sherston is Sherston CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Sherston in total.

Sherston in context

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Postcode districts in Sherston

SN16 47 ⇄

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