Town Pop. 13,546

Living in Westbury (Wiltshire): Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Westbury (Wiltshire) comes out at 50/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 52/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 49/100 versus a median of 67/100.

That is the highest score of the 5 places in the BA13 postcode district. The BA13 district averages 43/100, putting Westbury (Wiltshire) 7 points above its own postcode area. Its transport score runs 11 points above the BA13 district's 41/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BA13 postcode district.

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Westbury (Wiltshire) scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
71
76.3 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 480 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 165 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 99 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 70 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Other theft 48 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
other 172 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Teal Close 49 crimes
  2. 2 Dursley Road 39 crimes
  3. 3 Willow Grove 36 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
74
Green Space 19
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 17

Services

Schools
38
6 schools in area · 7 within 4km
4Good2Requires Improvement
  • Bitham Brook Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Dilton Marsh CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Matravers SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Westbury Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Westbury Church of England Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement
  • Westbury Leigh CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
24
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital11 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary20.7 mi
St Michael's Hospital20.8 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,598 patients per GP
7dentists3pharmacies

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
72
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 367 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate61%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61%Unemployed2.4%Retired23%Student3.3%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.9%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary30.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.2%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership66%
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 South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
52
Westbury 0.3 mi
Dilton Marsh 1.2 mi
Warminster 4 mi
J17 M4 17.6 mi
J18 M4 17.6 mi
J17 M4 17.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
44
Pubs & Bars Ample 9
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 12
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 10
Retail Shopping Ample 46
Takeaways Ample 12
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £256,750 154
Detached £347,500 40
Semi-detached £265,000 40
Terraced £220,000 49
Flat / Maisonette £122,500 25
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£115k £207k £303k £396k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Dilton Marsh 44 1.5 mi away ⇄
North Bradley 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
West Ashton 27 2.6 mi away ⇄
Southwick (Wiltshire) 46 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bratton 28 3.0 mi away ⇄
Chapmanslade 34 3.5 mi away ⇄
Beckington 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Rode 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Edington 28 4.0 mi away ⇄
Trowbridge 54 4.1 mi away ⇄
Steeple Ashton 25 4.2 mi away ⇄
Warminster 47 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Westbury (Wiltshire) a nice place to live?

Westbury (Wiltshire) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Westbury (Wiltshire) is 50/100, 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 Westbury (Wiltshire)?

Westbury (Wiltshire) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 71/100. There were 1,034 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Westbury (Wiltshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Westbury (Wiltshire) are Bitham Brook Primary School, Dilton Marsh CofE Primary School and Matravers School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Westbury (Wiltshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Westbury (Wiltshire)?

The current median house price in Westbury (Wiltshire) is £256,750, around 10% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £347,500, semi-detached £265,000, terraced £220,000, flat £122,500. There were 154 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Westbury (Wiltshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Westbury (Wiltshire)

BA13 43 ⇄

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