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Living in Urchfont: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Urchfont is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Urchfont places 8th of 12 in the SN10 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from transport (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 9 points below the SN10 postcode district as a whole, which averages 45/100. Its economic health score runs 15 points above the SN10 district's 61/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SN10 postcode district.

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Urchfont scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
62.4 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 29 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Burglary 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 High Street 6 crimes
  2. 2 Crookwood Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 Foxley Fields 4 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.157 · PM2.5 5.724 · PM10 9.66 µg/m³
78
Green Space 13
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Urchfont Church of England Primary 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
8
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital17.8 mi
Salisbury District Hospital19.4 mi
Royal United Hospital19.8 mi
Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust4.7 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.7%
Nearest GP surgeryMarket Lavington Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity1,819 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
3.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
3.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 44 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate51.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.2%Unemployed1.6%Retired34.4%Student4.8%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary18.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.4%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership76.9%
Among the least-deprived 36% 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
3
Pewsey 7.8 mi
Melksham 9.8 mi
Westbury 11.5 mi
J17 M4 15.8 mi
J17 M4 16.1 mi
J16 M4 16.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Urchfont 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

Easterton 36 1.6 mi away ⇄
Chirton 36 2.1 mi away ⇄
Market Lavington 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Potterne 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Littleton Panell 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Devizes 47 3.2 mi away ⇄
All Cannings 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Worton 34 4.0 mi away ⇄
Great Cheverell 28 4.0 mi away ⇄
Poulshot 43 4.7 mi away ⇄
Erlestoke 0 4.7 mi away ⇄
Woodborough (Wiltshire) 33 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Urchfont a nice place to live?

Urchfont has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Urchfont is 36/100, 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 Urchfont?

Urchfont is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 58 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Urchfont?

Among the top-rated schools in Urchfont is Urchfont Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Urchfont in total.

Urchfont in context

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Postcode districts in Urchfont

SN10 45 ⇄

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