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Living in Acton Turville: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Acton Turville is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 79/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 7/100 against a town median of 23/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the GL9 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 60 points above the GL9 district's 19/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: GL9 postcode district.

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Acton Turville scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
308 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 25 crimes
↑ 235% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 1174% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 548% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 382% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Chapel Lane 8 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 8 crimes
  3. 3 Wapley Hill 6 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.732 · PM2.5 5.835 · PM10 10.457 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital10.3 mi
Southmead Hospital13.6 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary14.4 mi
Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust7.7 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.7%
Nearest GP surgeryTolsey Surgery4 mi
GP capacity1,412 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
79
Full fibre (FTTP)59.1%
available across South Gloucestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate61.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.9%Unemployed1.1%Retired25.9%Student3%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.7%Skilled & technical39.3%Routine & elementary17%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.2%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership63.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax South Gloucestershire · 2026-27
A £1,701
B £1,984
C £2,268
D £2,551
E £3,118
F £3,685
G £4,252
H £5,102
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 Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Yate 6.8 mi
Chippenham 8.3 mi
Bath Spa 11 mi
J18 M4 3.3 mi
J18 M4 4.1 mi
J17 M4 6.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 Acton Turville 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

Badminton 44 1.0 mi away ⇄
Luckington 40 2.3 mi away ⇄
West Kington 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
Tormarton 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Upper Castle Combe 34 3.3 mi away ⇄
Old Sodbury 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Sherston 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hawkesbury Upton 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
Yatton Keynell 44 4.6 mi away ⇄
Marshfield (South Gloucestershire) 40 4.9 mi away ⇄
Chipping Sodbury 62 5.2 mi away ⇄
Leigh Delamere 0 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Acton Turville a nice place to live?

Acton Turville has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Acton Turville is 42/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Acton Turville?

Acton Turville is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 69 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Acton Turville?

Among the top-rated schools in Acton Turville is Trinity Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Acton Turville in total.

Acton Turville in context

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Postcode districts in Acton Turville

GL9 39 ⇄

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