Wiltshire

Wiltshire is one of the larger counties in England and has many beautiful towns and stretches of pristine countryside to explore. Whether you’re looking for a rural retreat or metropolitan excitement, Wiltshire will have something for you. We’ll take a look at some of the best areas in Wiltshire, as well as what universities are available there and which Wiltshire schools rank among the country’s best!

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Best places to live in Wiltshire

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Stonehenge in Wiltshire

Where is Wiltshire?

Wiltshire is located in the southwest of England and borders Gloucestershire, Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire and Berkshire. The county town is Trowbridge, but there are also plenty of other towns and villages to explore.

Areas in Wiltshire

There are many different areas in Wiltshire to consider when looking for property. Some of the most popular include:

Salisbury Plain – covering an area of around 300 square miles, this is Wiltshire’s largest green belt and has long been used for military training exercises due to its remoteness from towns or roads. There are many interesting sites in Salisbury Plain including Stonehenge, Vespasian’s Camp, Old Sarum and the Long Barrow.

Tisbury – this village is well known to history buffs as it was once home to King Alfred the Great whose family estate included land in Tisbury during his lifetime. The original Saxon church can still be seen today at St Mary’s Church which dates back to over 900 years ago.

Trowbridge – located in the north of Wiltshire, Trowbridge is one of the county’s most important towns. Formerly an industrial town, it is now home to a variety of businesses and shopping centres. The Kennet and Avon Canal also runs through the town.

Stourhead Park in Wiltshire

Littlecote – this is a more modern addition to Wiltshire’s history as it was first mentioned in records dating back only around 900 years ago. The manor house of Littlecote Park has its origins dating back to 1250 and can be seen on the cover of Agatha Christie’s novel “They Do It With Mirrors.”

It has been used as a backdrop in television shows such as Doctor Who, Casualty and Midsomer Murders.

Salisbury – this is one of the oldest cities in England with its origins dating back to around 4000 years ago which makes it older than Stonehenge itself! Salisbury Cathedral dominates the city’s skyline.

Salisbury also hosts several festivals throughout the year including an annual Christmas Craft Market and Food Festival; there is even a Beerfest that takes place every August!

Universities in Wiltshire

Wiltshire is home to two universities. The University of Bath Spa is located in the town of Bath while the University of Wiltshire is based in the city of Chippenham.

The University of Bath Spa – This university has been awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) and is ranked as one of the top universities in the UK for employability.

The University of Wiltshire – This university offers a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, with many modules being available online or via distance learning. It also has strong links with businesses in the region, so it is a popular choice for students looking to study for business and management degrees.

Sailsbury Cathedral in Wiltshire

Top Schools in Wiltshire

Wiltshire has a number of top schools including Oakfield School and Sherborne House School which both achieved an “Outstanding” rating from Ofsted.

Oakfield School – Oakfield School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school, which sits in 200 acres of parkland on the outskirts of Maidenhead.

Sherborne House School – Sherborne students achieve consistently high standards at GCSE, with over two-thirds achieving A* to B grades in 2020. The school has a long-standing commitment to music and was named ‘Music College of the Year’ by Ofsted for 2018.

Population of Wiltshire

The Population of Wiltshire is 470,981 according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics. Wiltshire is one of the most rural counties in England and has a population density of just 87 people per square kilometre.

 

Reviews in Wiltshire

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Very good design probably the most attractive in the area

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Review Date Dec 2022

There is a a local store 5 mins walk. A new bus stop provides good service every 20 mins to Bath. Parking is very good and there is a lovely open space adjacent.

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Very good design probably the most attractive in the area, there are children a play. Facilities but no shop on the development, it’s probably too small for that. Annuals management fee is £250 or so and this mainly covers maintenance of the landscaped areas

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The location is better than I thought as it also close to Box as well as Corsham

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Yes I had a number of snags delay with in a timely fashion .

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Beautiful location

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Review Date Dec 2022

I really like we are not far from the countryside, Corsham is a lovely small town with most things available. Bath is only 25 min’s away, the M4 is also close, with a possible rail link opening.

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I really like the fact we are not too close to each other, that we are not a big estate,
It is kept up together and looks lovely, there is good mix of houses, shops are not far away, there is a small park for the children. Only minus is the small garden’s

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There is a good community spirit, We have raised money for Things to help the estate

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Yes, i had a few minor problems that were delt with quickly

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Houses look good, but the quality is as bad as Remus management

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Review Date Dec 2022

Not much going on in Corsham, other than charity shops and a few rundown shops around the Coop super market. Hopefully they’ll open the train station and it breathes some life into the place.

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Houses look nice, but the quality isn’t what you would expect for what you pay and their appearance. They also get very cold very quickly, so one has to question how well insulated they are. Remus property is also rundown, being terrible when it comes to comms, unless it’s to send you a bill, which goes up every year and yet the service remains the same. For instance, their gardening costs are astronomical, and yet they send a 20-year-old to cut the grass when the grass is either dormant or has dried up from the heat. Only the front of the development is more regularly maintained.

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Wish I’d known that Remus would be such an awful property manager and that they would keep putting up their prices with zero justification

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Uncommunicative, never pick up phones, never answer emails. Once they never admitted that they sent over two builders to fix a broken pipe in my garden without giving notice, which shortly after resulted in reduced water bills. Coincidence? Don’t think so. Luckily, Wessex Water, who said it wasn’t them who sent the builders, reimbursed us.

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Lovely house and area

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Review Date Dec 2022

Lovely area and well designed housing. A little distance to everything you could want. Nice size gardens, house and garages.

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Lovely layout of the area with a play area for children. Lovely walks in the surrounding are. Building and property management was brilliant. The house was well designed and developed with high quality materials and layout was well considered. As the area develops I can only see this getting better.

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That the initial tarmacking of the estate would take a long time.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

They solved the issues with the heating and ventilation from showers.

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