Town Pop. 35,642

Living in Trowbridge: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Trowbridge comes out at 54/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is schools: 59/100 against a national town median of 23/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 62/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 9 places in the BA14 postcode district. On the national picture that lands Trowbridge in the top quarter of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BA14 postcode district.

54
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Trowbridge scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
62
80 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 1,082 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 572 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 277 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 255 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 189 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
other 478 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 119 crimes
  2. 2 Bridge Street 108 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 78 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
75
Green Space 29
Parks Ample 18
Sports Pitches Ample 36
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 10
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 59

Services

Schools
59
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 18 in area · 19 within 4km
15Good3Ungraded
  • Bellefield Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Castle Mead SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Holbrook Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Newtown Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • North Bradley CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Paxcroft Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Southwick Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Augustine's Catholic CollegeSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St John's Catholic Primary School, TrowbridgePrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
40
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital8.2 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary18.1 mi
St Michael's Hospital18.3 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,682 patients per GP
6dentists7pharmacies

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
63
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 962 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate60.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.4%Unemployed2.6%Retired23.9%Student3.1%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.6%Skilled & technical32.5%Routine & elementary31.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.1%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership69.6%
Among the least-deprived 39% 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
50
Trowbridge 0.4 mi
Bradford-on-Avon 2.6 mi
Avoncliff 3.6 mi
J17 M4 13.7 mi
J18 M4 13.7 mi
J17 M4 14 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
53
Pubs & Bars Ample 20
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 23
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 23
Retail Shopping Ample 131
Takeaways Ample 20
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £280,000 337
Detached £370,000 109
Semi-detached £285,000 82
Terraced £235,000 97
Flat / Maisonette £140,000 49
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£129k £229k £333k £434k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

North Bradley 48 1.6 mi away ⇄
West Ashton 27 2.0 mi away ⇄
Southwick (Wiltshire) 46 2.2 mi away ⇄
Holt (Wiltshire) 37 2.4 mi away ⇄
Bradford-on-Avon 59 2.6 mi away ⇄
Semington 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Steeple Ashton 25 3.0 mi away ⇄
Westwood 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Berryfield 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Broughton Gifford 36 3.7 mi away ⇄
Keevil 25 3.9 mi away ⇄
Westbury (Wiltshire) 50 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Trowbridge a nice place to live?

Trowbridge is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Trowbridge is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Trowbridge?

Trowbridge has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 62/100. There were 2,853 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Trowbridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Trowbridge are Bellefield Primary and Nursery School, Castle Mead School and Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 18 rated schools in Trowbridge in total.

What are house prices like in Trowbridge?

The current median house price in Trowbridge is £280,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £370,000, semi-detached £285,000, terraced £235,000, flat £140,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%. There were 337 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Trowbridge in context

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Postcode districts in Trowbridge

BA14 51 ⇄

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