Town Pop. 845

Living in Whitley (Wiltshire): Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Whitley (Wiltshire) comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100. Whitley (Wiltshire) places 5th of 10 in the SN12 postcode district.

It scores 5 points below the SN12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. On safety specifically, Whitley (Wiltshire) sits 19 points above the SN12 district figure of 75/100. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: SN12 postcode district.

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Whitley (Wiltshire) scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
49.7 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 23 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 69% below national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Public order 2 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Teachers Way 10 crimes
  2. 2 Fieldsview 6 crimes
  3. 3 Corsham Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.968 · PM2.5 5.919 · PM10 9.987 µg/m³
76
Green Space 8
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • Shaw CE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    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 departmentsRoyal United Hospital9.2 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary18.6 mi
St Michael's Hospital18.7 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 surgeryGiffords Partnership2.5 mi
GP capacity1,458 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate52.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.2%Unemployed2%Retired34.2%Student2.4%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.7%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary20.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)38%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership82.9%
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
21
Melksham 1.4 mi
Bradford-on-Avon 5.1 mi
Chippenham 5.1 mi
J17 M4 8.4 mi
J17 M4 8.6 mi
J18 M4 10.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Whitley (Wiltshire) 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

Shaw (Wiltshire) 39 0.4 mi away ⇄
Beanacre 40 1.2 mi away ⇄
Gastard 52 1.3 mi away ⇄
Broughton Gifford 36 1.7 mi away ⇄
Atworth 38 1.7 mi away ⇄
Neston (Wiltshire) 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Melksham 47 2.1 mi away ⇄
Notton (Wiltshire) 37 2.3 mi away ⇄
Corsham 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
Berryfield 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Rudloe 50 3.0 mi away ⇄
Holt (Wiltshire) 37 3.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitley (Wiltshire) a nice place to live?

Whitley (Wiltshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Whitley (Wiltshire) is 39/100, 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 Whitley (Wiltshire)?

Whitley (Wiltshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 42 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Whitley (Wiltshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Whitley (Wiltshire) is Shaw CE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Whitley (Wiltshire) in total.

Whitley (Wiltshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Whitley (Wiltshire)

SN12 44 ⇄

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