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Living in Upper Castle Combe: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Upper Castle Combe comes out at 34/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Upper Castle Combe most outperforms the national norm: 93/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Of the 11 places sharing the SN14 postcode district, Upper Castle Combe scores lowest. The SN14 district averages 54/100, putting Upper Castle Combe 20 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Upper Castle Combe sits 18 points above the SN14 district figure of 75/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SN14 postcode district.

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Upper Castle Combe scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
340.8 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 22 crimes
↑ 196% above national average
Drugs 9 crimes
↑ 1124% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 136% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 406% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 554% above national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Chase Park 33 crimes
  2. 2 Seagry Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Westway Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.578 · PM2.5 5.716 · PM10 9.656 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital10 mi
Southmead Hospital15.7 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary16.1 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust5.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryJubilee Field Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity1,194 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
93
Employment rate61.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.6%Unemployed1.9%Retired22.3%Student4.1%Other inactive10.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.8%Skilled & technical36.4%Routine & elementary15.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.6%Apprenticeship10%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership69.8%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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 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
5
Chippenham 5 mi
Melksham 8.6 mi
Yate 9.7 mi
J17 M4 4.1 mi
J17 M4 4.8 mi
J18 M4 5.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Upper Castle Combe 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

Yatton Keynell 44 1.3 mi away ⇄
West Kington 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Biddestone 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Leigh Delamere 0 2.8 mi away ⇄
Acton Turville 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Kington St Michael 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hullavington 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Luckington 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Colerne 44 4.2 mi away ⇄
Badminton 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Lower Stanton St Quintin 44 4.4 mi away ⇄
Kington Langley 39 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Upper Castle Combe a nice place to live?

Upper Castle Combe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Upper Castle Combe is 34/100, 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 Upper Castle Combe?

Upper Castle Combe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 76 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Upper Castle Combe in context

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Postcode districts in Upper Castle Combe

SN14 54 ⇄

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