Town Pop. 1,315

Living in Southwick (Wiltshire): Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Southwick (Wiltshire) is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Southwick (Wiltshire) most outperforms the national norm: 85/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 32/100 versus a median of 47/100.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the BA14 postcode district, Southwick (Wiltshire) ranks 3rd. Against the wider BA14 district average of 51/100, that is 5 points below. Its broadband score runs 35 points above the BA14 district's 50/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: BA14 postcode district.

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Southwick (Wiltshire) scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
104.2 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 57 crimes
↑ 30% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 101% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 75% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Frome Road 33 crimes
  2. 2 Greenleaze Close 11 crimes
  3. 3 Chantry Court 9 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.214 · PM2.5 5.882 · PM10 9.491 µg/m³
77
Green Space 10
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
34
1 school in area · 13 within 4km
1Good
  • Southwick Church of England 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 Hospital9.3 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary19 mi
St Michael's Hospital19.2 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryLovemead Group Practice2.1 mi
GP capacity1,622 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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 45 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate57.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.1%Unemployed3%Retired29.7%Student3.2%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.5%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary25.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.2%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership79%
Among the least-deprived 38% 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 South West 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
27
Trowbridge 1.9 mi
Westbury 2.5 mi
Dilton Marsh 3.4 mi
J18 M4 14.9 mi
J18 M4 15.2 mi
J17 M4 15.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £310,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£241k £270k £300k £329k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

North Bradley 48 1.3 mi away ⇄
Trowbridge 54 2.2 mi away ⇄
Rode 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
West Ashton 27 2.5 mi away ⇄
Westbury (Wiltshire) 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Beckington 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Westwood 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Dilton Marsh 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bradford-on-Avon 59 3.5 mi away ⇄
Norton St Philip 33 4.0 mi away ⇄
Winsley 49 4.3 mi away ⇄
Steeple Ashton 25 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Southwick (Wiltshire) a nice place to live?

Southwick (Wiltshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Southwick (Wiltshire) is 46/100, 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 Southwick (Wiltshire)?

Southwick (Wiltshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 137 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Southwick (Wiltshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Southwick (Wiltshire) is Southwick Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Southwick (Wiltshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Southwick (Wiltshire)?

The current median house price in Southwick (Wiltshire) is £310,000, around 9% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%.

Southwick (Wiltshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Southwick (Wiltshire)

BA14 51 ⇄

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