Laverstock, Bodenham & Coombe Bissett
Wiltshire 057 · 6 sub-areas · 10,245 residents
Wiltshire 057 is a largely rural stretch of Wiltshire, home to around 10,200 people and a long way from the commuter-belt pressures of southern England's bigger cities. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £950 a month — well below the national median — though rents rose roughly 6.7% last year, so the affordability advantage is slowly narrowing.
Laverstock, Bodenham & Coombe Bissett is a mid-density neighbourhood of Wiltshire in the South West region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services.
Overview
What's it like to live in Laverstock, Bodenham & Coombe Bissett?
Greenspace is reachable but isn't on the immediate doorstep — most residents walk a few blocks to reach a park; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,056 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Laverstock, Bodenham & Coombe Bissett in Wiltshire
Living in Laverstock, Bodenham & Coombe Bissett
This corner of Wiltshire is predominantly owner-occupied countryside and market-town living, with the character you'd expect from a low-density part of the South West: space, greenery, and a much quieter pace than anything you'd find closer to Bristol or London. Around 28% of residents can reach green space on foot, and the nearest park or open land is typically just over 600 metres away — not bad for a rural area.
The cost picture is one of the more attractive things about living here. At around £950 a month for a two-bedroom, you're paying noticeably less than the UK median, and less still compared with the commuter towns of Hampshire or Berkshire to the east. The trade-off is that getting anywhere requires a car: just 3.4% of residents use public transport to commute, while over half drive. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3.7 km away — about a 46-minute walk, so you'll want a car or a lift.
About a quarter of households here are couples with children, and nearly a quarter of residents are under 18 — this skews noticeably younger than most urban South West areas. Over 61% of homes are owner-occupied, and the area sits in the sixth decile for deprivation, meaning it's neither affluent stockbroker-belt nor struggling post-industrial — solidly middle England. Around 40% of residents hold a degree, above the national average.
One-third of residents work from home — among the highest rates you'll find anywhere — which partly explains why this kind of area has held its appeal even without fast rail links. For those who do need to travel, the public-transport journey to London runs to just over two hours. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Wiltshire 057 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. If you want space, low rents relative to the South East, and a quieter pace, it delivers. The trade-off is real car dependency — public transport is minimal — and Ofsted ratings for nearby schools are well below the national average. About a third of residents work from home, which suits the lifestyle well.
- What is the rent in Wiltshire 057?
- A typical two-bedroom lets for around £950 a month, and a one-bedroom runs about £730. Three-bedroom homes average around £1,190. Rents rose roughly 6.7% over the past year. Note these are estimates scaled from county-level data using local sale prices.
- Is Wiltshire 057 safe?
- The crime rate runs to around 80 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which sits right at the national average. For a rural area that might feel underwhelming, but it means there are no particular concentrations of crime dragging the figure up — the overall environment is broadly safe.
- What's the commute from Wiltshire 057 to the nearest city?
- Most residents drive — 52% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is about 3.7 km away, and the public-transport journey to London takes just over two hours. A third of residents work from home, which softens the impact of limited local public transport.
- Who lives in Wiltshire 057?
- Mainly owner-occupiers — over 61% of households own their home. Around a quarter are couples with children, and nearly a quarter of all residents are under 18. About 40% hold a degree. It's a settled, family-oriented area with a significant share of older residents too.
- What schools are near Wiltshire 057?
- There are 21 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 10% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 3.6 km away. Families should check individual catchment boundaries carefully before choosing a home here.
- How does Wiltshire 057 compare to other parts of Wiltshire for rent?
- It sits at the more affordable end. A two-bedroom at roughly £950 a month is below the national median of around £1,200, and below what you'd typically pay closer to the M4 corridor or in Bath. The growing rate of 6.7% year-on-year means that gap may narrow in coming years.