Town Pop. 518

Living in Abbots Leigh: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Abbots Leigh comes out at 60/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 97/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Abbots Leigh places 2nd of 4 in the BS8 postcode district.

The BS8 district averages 71/100, putting Abbots Leigh 11 points below its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 32 points above the BS8 district's 65/100. That is 10 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: BS8 postcode district.

60
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Abbots Leigh scores 60 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
108.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 16 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 340% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 108% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 North Road 9 crimes
  2. 2 St Catherine'S Mead 8 crimes
  3. 3 Broadoaks 6 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 7.82 · PM2.5 5.807 · PM10 9.291 µg/m³
75
Green Space 76
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
38
A&E departmentsSt Michael's Hospital2.2 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary2.4 mi
Southmead Hospital3.3 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryHeywood Family Practice1.8 mi
GP capacity1,701 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across North Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
99
Employment rate56.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.3%Unemployed2.1%Retired28%Student7%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial65.1%Skilled & technical26.6%Routine & elementary8.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)4.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)58.4%Apprenticeship2.5%Other (incl. vocational)0.8%
Home ownership84.1%
Among the least-deprived 22% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax North Somerset · 2026-27
A £1,661
B £1,937
C £2,214
D £2,491
E £3,045
F £3,598
G £4,152
H £4,982
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
38
Sea Mills 1.4 mi
Shirehampton 1.7 mi
Portway Park and Ride 2.1 mi
J19 M5 2.2 mi
J18 M5 2.6 mi
J19 M5 2.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
54
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Abbots Leigh in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Leigh Woods 55 1.3 mi away ⇄
Pill 54 1.6 mi away ⇄
Failand 49 1.8 mi away ⇄
Long Ashton 51 2.1 mi away ⇄
Cambridge Batch 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bristol 65 3.0 mi away ⇄
Avonmouth 34 3.3 mi away ⇄
Flax Bourton 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Barrow Gurney 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Clapton in Gordano 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
West Hill (North Somerset) 47 4.2 mi away ⇄
Dundry 51 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Abbots Leigh a nice place to live?

Abbots Leigh is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Abbots Leigh is 60/100, 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 Abbots Leigh?

Abbots Leigh is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Abbots Leigh in context

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Postcode districts in Abbots Leigh

BS8 71 ⇄

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