Living in Malmesbury
Malmesbury is a small town in Wiltshire.
Malmesbury is a small town. It is known for its strong high street.
Where is Malmesbury?
- Type of place
- Town
- County
- Wiltshire
- Region
- South West
- Nation
- England
Malmesbury at a glance
- Schools: Strong local school performance
- Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
- Affordability: Pricey for the region
- Typical sale price: around £353k (median of 512 sales across the built-up area)
What Malmesbury is known for
- Strong high street
Frequently asked questions
What is Malmesbury like to live in?
Malmesbury is a small town. It is known for its strong high street. Schools here perform strongly and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Police-recorded street crime was 41.8 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Malmesbury is safer or less safe than similar places. Housing here is pricey for the region.
What is Malmesbury known for?
Malmesbury is known for strong high street.
Is Malmesbury good for families?
Families in Malmesbury have 3 rated schools within reach and easy access to parks and open countryside. Police-recorded street crime was 41.8 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Malmesbury is safer or less safe than similar places.
Who is Malmesbury likely to suit?
Malmesbury may suit people who value 3 rated schools within reach, easy access to parks and open countryside and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.
What are the schools like in Malmesbury?
Schools here perform strongly. Malmesbury has 3 rated schools within reach.
Is Malmesbury a safe place to live?
Police-recorded street crime was 41.8 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Malmesbury is safer or less safe than similar places.
What are the main drawbacks of living in Malmesbury?
The clearest evidence-led trade-off is that housing is pricey for the region. Individual streets and journeys can differ, so these should be checked separately.
How expensive is Malmesbury?
Homes in Malmesbury typically sell for around £353k, which is pricey for the region. Median of 512 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).
Where is Malmesbury?
Malmesbury is a small town in Wiltshire, England.
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Data last updated 2026-07-23.