Town Pop. 3,796

Living in Wilton: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wilton is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 50/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Bills falls furthest short: 32/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the SP2 postcode district, Wilton ranks 2nd. Its transport score runs 10 points below the SP2 district's 60/100. Lifestyle (17) and schools (26) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see SP2 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Wilton scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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SP2 0AA SP2 2AD SP2 7AA SP2 8AA SP2 9AA SP2

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
75.9 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 127 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 46 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 29 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Public order 19 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
other 51 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 30 crimes
  2. 2 Randall'S Croft Road 24 crimes
  3. 3 Buckeridge Road 22 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 5.559 · PM2.5 5.781 · PM10 9.322 µg/m³
77
Green Space 17
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
26
2 schools in area · 8 within 4km
2Good
  • Sarum AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Wilton CofE 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
44
A&E departmentsSalisbury District Hospital3.6 mi
Southampton General Hospital20.8 mi
Royal Bournemouth Hospital22.3 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.4 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 capacity1,643 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
65
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 126 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate58.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.7%Unemployed1.9%Retired27.7%Student2.3%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.6%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary24.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.1%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership61.2%
Among the least-deprived 39% 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 C
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
50
Salisbury 2.7 mi
Tisbury 9.4 mi
Dean 10.4 mi
J1 M27 16.4 mi
J1 M27 16.4 mi
J2 M27 17.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £326,250 40
Detached £465,000 11
Terraced £312,000 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Terraced
£259k £364k £472k £577k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

South Newton 37 2.1 mi away ⇄
Salisbury 58 2.8 mi away ⇄
Coombe Bissett 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Old Sarum 48 3.7 mi away ⇄
Croucheston 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Britford 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Nunton 45 5.1 mi away ⇄
Dinton (Wiltshire) 38 5.1 mi away ⇄
Broad Chalke 40 5.2 mi away ⇄
Winterbourne Dauntsey and Winterbourne Earls 48 5.2 mi away ⇄
Winterbourne Gunner 39 5.8 mi away ⇄
Fovant 41 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wilton a nice place to live?

Wilton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Wilton 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 Wilton?

Wilton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 288 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wilton?

Among the top-rated schools in Wilton are Sarum Academy and Wilton CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Wilton in total.

What are house prices like in Wilton?

The current median house price in Wilton is £326,250, around 14% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £465,000, terraced £312,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%. There were 40 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Wilton in context

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Postcode districts in Wilton

SP2 54 ⇄

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