Town Pop. 781

Living in Upavon: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Upavon is 37/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 11/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 5 scored places sharing the SN9 postcode district, Upavon ranks 2nd.

That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Lifestyle (8), schools (9), transport (12) and healthcare (23) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SN9 postcode district.

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Upavon scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
106.3 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 33 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Casterley Close 30 crimes
  2. 2 Farriers Field 12 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 8 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9 µg/m³
79
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
23
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital16.7 mi
Salisbury District Hospital16.8 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital25 mi
Hospital waitsPortsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust6.8 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.2%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity3,707 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
12.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
12.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate60.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.9%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.4%Student2.2%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.5%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary18.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.6%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership62.5%
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
12
Pewsey 3.4 mi
Bedwyn 10.2 mi
Grateley 11.3 mi
J15 M4 16.3 mi
J15 M4 16.3 mi
J14 M4 17.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Upavon 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

Pewsey 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Woodborough (Wiltshire) 33 3.8 mi away ⇄
Netheravon 34 3.8 mi away ⇄
Milton Lilbourne 35 4.3 mi away ⇄
Chirton 36 4.8 mi away ⇄
Oare 36 5.0 mi away ⇄
Easton Royal 35 5.2 mi away ⇄
Collingbourne Kingston 36 5.7 mi away ⇄
Wootton Rivers 35 5.9 mi away ⇄
Collingbourne Ducis 34 6.0 mi away ⇄
All Cannings 43 6.3 mi away ⇄
Burbage 48 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Upavon a nice place to live?

Upavon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Upavon is 37/100, 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 Upavon?

Upavon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 83 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Upavon

SN9 38 ⇄

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