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Living in Sutton Veny: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Sutton Veny is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 82/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 27/100 versus a median of 47/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 11 places in the BA12 postcode district. On economic health specifically, Sutton Veny sits 19 points above the BA12 district figure of 63/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see BA12 postcode district.

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Sutton Veny scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
148.7 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 18 crimes
↑ 30% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 365% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 147% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 122% above national average
Shoplifting 6 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 17 crimes
  2. 2 Church Street 11 crimes
  3. 3 Duck Street 7 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 3.984 · PM2.5 5.673 · PM10 10.258 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Sutton Veny CofE SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsSalisbury District Hospital17.4 mi
Royal United Hospital18 mi
Yeovil Hospital26.3 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust8.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryAvenue Surgery Partnership2.6 mi
GP capacity2,039 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
70
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate55.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.2%Unemployed1.7%Retired32.3%Student3.1%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.9%Skilled & technical37.7%Routine & elementary17.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.4%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership78.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
27
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
9
Warminster 2.6 mi
Dilton Marsh 5.8 mi
Westbury 6.7 mi
J17 M4 23.4 mi
J17 M4 23.5 mi
J18 M4 24.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sutton Veny 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

Heytesbury 41 1.5 mi away ⇄
Crockerton 38 2.5 mi away ⇄
Warminster 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Codford St Peter 41 4.3 mi away ⇄
Hindon 33 5.7 mi away ⇄
Chitterne 40 5.8 mi away ⇄
Lye's Green 34 5.9 mi away ⇄
Dilton Marsh 44 6.0 mi away ⇄
Chapmanslade 34 6.2 mi away ⇄
Maiden Bradley 30 6.4 mi away ⇄
Westbury (Wiltshire) 50 6.4 mi away ⇄
Bratton 28 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sutton Veny a nice place to live?

Sutton Veny has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sutton Veny is 42/100, 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 Sutton Veny?

Sutton Veny is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 62 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sutton Veny?

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

Sutton Veny in context

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Postcode districts in Sutton Veny

BA12 44 ⇄

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