Town Pop. 2,018

Living in Tisbury: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tisbury scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Tisbury most outperforms the national norm: 39/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

No other settlement in the SP3 postcode district scores higher. Tisbury leads all 9. The SP3 district averages 37/100, putting Tisbury 5 points above its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Tisbury sits 27 points above the SP3 district figure of 12/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SP3 postcode district.

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Tisbury scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
77.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 67 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 24 crimes
↑ 240% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hill Close 27 crimes
  2. 2 Shave Lane 12 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 10 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 3.9 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 9.1 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • St John's Church of England Primary School, TisburyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
39
A&E departmentsSalisbury District Hospital12.3 mi
Poole General Hospital23.8 mi
Royal Bournemouth Hospital24.3 mi
Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust8.3 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.7%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity949 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
10.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
10.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 98 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate55.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired31.9%Student2.8%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.5%Skilled & technical38.5%Routine & elementary22%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.2%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership64.3%
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
14
Tisbury 0.3 mi
Gillingham 8.6 mi
Warminster 10.7 mi
J1 M27 23.6 mi
J1 M27 23.9 mi
J2 M27 25.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £360,000 24
5-year monthly trend
All
£323k £347k £371k £394k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Chilmark 39 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hindon 33 2.9 mi away ⇄
Teffont Evias 38 3.2 mi away ⇄
Fovant 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Donhead St Mary 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
East Knoyle 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Dinton (Wiltshire) 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
Berwick St John 41 4.5 mi away ⇄
Higher Coombe 0 5.4 mi away ⇄
Bowerchalke 38 6.1 mi away ⇄
Shaftesbury 37 6.2 mi away ⇄
Broad Chalke 40 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tisbury a nice place to live?

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

Tisbury is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 157 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tisbury?

Among the top-rated schools in Tisbury is St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Tisbury in total.

What are house prices like in Tisbury?

The current median house price in Tisbury is £360,000, around 26% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 3%. There were 24 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Tisbury in context

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Postcode districts in Tisbury

SP3 37 ⇄

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