Town Pop. 1,370

Living in Shrewton: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Shrewton is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is transport, at 5/100 against a town median of 21/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 9 places in the SP3 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Shrewton sits 58 points above the SP3 district figure of 33/100. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: SP3 postcode district.

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Shrewton scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
154 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 79 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 27 crimes
↑ 30% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 24 crimes
↑ 157% above national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↑ 135% above national average
Vehicle crime 18 crimes
↑ 173% above national average
other 43 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 B3086 23 crimes
  2. 2 High Street 20 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 16 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.145 · PM2.5 5.607 · PM10 9.235 µg/m³
78
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area
1Good
  • Shrewton CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsSalisbury District Hospital10.8 mi
Great Western Hospital24.5 mi
Royal United Hospital24.8 mi
Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust8.8 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.7%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Barcroft Practice5.5 mi
GP capacity1,620 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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 70 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate62.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.6%Unemployed1.7%Retired23.6%Student2.5%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.1%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary21.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)19.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.5%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership66.1%
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
Salisbury 9.5 mi
Pewsey 11.8 mi
Tisbury 12 mi
J1 M27 23.3 mi
J1 M27 23.3 mi
J2 M27 23.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £355,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£329k £368k £409k £449k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Tilshead 29 3.4 mi away ⇄
Larkhill 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Chitterne 40 4.8 mi away ⇄
Durrington 49 5.3 mi away ⇄
Wylye 46 5.4 mi away ⇄
Netheravon 34 5.7 mi away ⇄
South Newton 37 5.9 mi away ⇄
Amesbury 53 6.5 mi away ⇄
Codford St Peter 41 6.7 mi away ⇄
Bulford 42 7.0 mi away ⇄
Market Lavington 44 7.3 mi away ⇄
Littleton Panell 44 7.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shrewton a nice place to live?

Shrewton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Shrewton is 38/100, 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 Shrewton?

Shrewton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 211 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shrewton?

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

What are house prices like in Shrewton?

The current median house price in Shrewton is £355,000, around 25% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%.

Shrewton in context

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Postcode districts in Shrewton

SP3 37 ⇄

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