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Castle Combe, Wiltshire

South West England · Population 347 · 0.8 sq miles

Avg House Price
£620,000
Schools Rated Good+
100%
Crime vs National
Well below average
Avg Broadband
32 Mbps
Nearest GP
8.4 miles

Castle Combe is frequently voted the prettiest village in England — a tiny, almost impossibly perfect Wiltshire village of just 347 people tucked into a wooded valley, whose medieval market cross, 15th-century church, weavers' cottages and complete absence of modern intrusion create a scene so perfectly preserved it was used as a filming location for Dr Dolittle (1967), Stardust (2007) and War Horse.


The village's remarkable preservation owes much to having had only a handful of owners who resisted development for centuries. There are no telegraph poles, no yellow lines and virtually no visible evidence of the 21st century. The By Brook flows beneath a medieval bridge at the foot of the village and the 15th-century St Andrew's Church contains one of England's oldest working clocks — faceless, dating from around 1380.

Data last updated: June 2026 · Sources: ONS, Land Registry, Ofsted, Police.uk, Ofcom, NHS Digital
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Housing & Property Prices

HM Land Registry
Average Price
£620,000
All property types
Detached
£895,000
Average sold price
Semi-detached
£548,000
Average sold price
Terraced
£445,000
Average sold price
Flat / Maisonette
£298,000
Average sold price
Annual Change
+2.6%
vs previous year
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Schools & Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted
Outstanding
0
schools
Good
1
schools
Requires Improvement
0
schools
Inadequate
0
schools
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Crime Statistics

Police.uk
Crime Rate
8
per 1,000 residents
vs National Avg
Well below average
England & Wales
Most Common
Anti-social behaviour
crime category
Anti-social behaviour
4
Violence & sexual
2
Burglary
1
Vehicle crime
1
Shoplifting
0
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Broadband & Connectivity

Ofcom
Average Download
32 Mbps
median speed
Superfast Coverage
65%
30 Mbps+
Ultrafast Coverage
14%
100 Mbps+
Full Fibre (FTTP)
6%
premises
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Health & NHS Access

NHS Digital
Nearest GP Surgery
Chippenham Medical Group
8.4 miles away
NHS Trust
Great Western Hospitals NHS FT
responsible trust
Nearest Hospital
Great Western Hospital Swindon
18.4 miles
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Environment & Green Space

DEFRA / ONS
Air Quality Index
Good
annual average
Green Space
88%
of local area
Flood Risk
Low
Environment Agency
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Transport & Connectivity

DfT / National Rail
Nearest Station
Chippenham Railway Station
8.4 miles
To London
1h 10m
approx by rail
Nearest Motorway
M4
4.8 miles
Nearest Airport
Bristol Airport
22 miles
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Castle Combe at a Glance — Area Scorecard

TownData.co.uk
Overall
9.0
Excellent
Family Life
8.0
Very Good
Schools
8.0
Very Good
Transport
3.0
Poor
Nightlife
1.0
Poor
Value for Money
4.0
Poor
Safety
10.0
Excellent
Green Space
10.0
Excellent

Scores calculated from official data sources including ONS, Police.uk, Ofsted and Ofcom. Rated out of 10.

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Who is Castle Combe Good For?

TownData.co.uk
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Families
✅ Great for families
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Commuters
❌ Poor transport links
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Students
❌ Limited student life
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Retirees
✅ Peaceful & well-served
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Young Professionals
❌ Limited for young pros
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First-Time Buyers
❌ High house prices
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Outdoor Lovers
✅ Excellent green space
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Nightlife Seekers
❌ Better options elsewhere
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Things to Do & Local Attractions

VisitBritain
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    Castle Combe Village Street
    England's most filmed village street — medieval market cross, 15th-century church, weavers' cottages and the By Brook. No telegraph poles, no modern signs. Utterly unchanged.
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    St Andrew's Church
    A magnificent 15th-century church with a faceless medieval clock of c.1380 — one of the oldest in England. Fine monuments and a beautifully preserved interior.
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    By Brook Valley Walk
    The By Brook flows through a wooded valley below the village — circular walks through ancient woodland and water meadows connect to the villages of Ford and Slaughterford.
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    Castle Combe Circuit
    A famous motor racing circuit just a mile from the village — one of England's most scenic race tracks, hosting events from Formula 3 to touring cars throughout the season.
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    Manor House Hotel
    A 14th-century manor house on the edge of the village, now a luxury hotel with an outstanding golf course, spa and restaurant. The gardens run down to the By Brook.
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Nearby Towns & Villages

ONS / Ordnance Survey
Chippenham
8.4 miles west
Corsham
5.8 miles south-west
Bath
12.4 miles south-west
Malmesbury
10.2 miles north
Tetbury
14.8 miles east
Lacock
6.8 miles south-west
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Weather & Climate

Met Office
Jan
7°C
Feb
7°C
Mar
9°C
Apr
11°C
May
14°C
Jun
17°C
Jul
19°C
Aug
19°C
Sep
16°C
Oct
12°C
Nov
9°C
Dec
7°C
Annual Rainfall
780mm
mm per year
Sunshine Hours
1580 hrs
per year
Warmest Month
July/Aug
avg high 20°C
Coldest Month
January
avg low 1°C
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Castle Combe a nice place to live?
Castle Combe is a settlement in Wiltshire. It has 100% of schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, average house prices of £620,000, and crime that is well below average the national average. Use the sections above to explore the full data profile.
What is the average house price in Castle Combe?
The average house price in Castle Combe is £620,000 according to HM Land Registry. This covers all property types. See the housing section above for a full breakdown by property type and annual price change.
Is Castle Combe safe to live in?
Castle Combe's crime rate is well below average the national average. See the crime section above for a full breakdown by category.
What are the schools like in Castle Combe?
100% of schools in Castle Combe are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. See the schools section above for a full list with individual Ofsted ratings.
How fast is broadband in Castle Combe?
Average broadband download speeds in Castle Combe are 32 Mbps according to Ofcom. See the broadband section above for superfast and full-fibre coverage figures.

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