Town Pop. 2,833

Living in Almondsbury: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Almondsbury scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 48/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 24/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the BS32 postcode district, Almondsbury ranks 3rd. On healthcare specifically, Almondsbury sits 13 points below the BS32 district figure of 61/100. Safety (91) and economic health (85) sit at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: BS32 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
75.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 108 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Other theft 21 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 18 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
other 33 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Passage Road 32 crimes
  2. 2 Over Lane 20 crimes
  3. 3 The Quarries 15 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 12.1 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12.9 µg/m³
67
Green Space 41
Parks Ample 19
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
35
5 schools in area · 18 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good2Ungraded
  • Almondsbury Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Coniston Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Holy Trinity Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Patchway Community SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • SGS Pegasus SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
48
A&E departmentsSouthmead Hospital3.3 mi
St Michael's Hospital5.9 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary5.9 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,935 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
24
Full fibre (FTTP)59.1%
available across South Gloucestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
69.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
69.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 72 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate58.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.7%Unemployed2%Retired28.5%Student3.7%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.8%Skilled & technical30.3%Routine & elementary14.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.3%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership82.4%
Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England
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 D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
37
Patchway 2 mi
Pilning 2.6 mi
Bristol Parkway 3 mi
J20 M4 0.5 mi
J15 M5 0.5 mi
J16 M5 0.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 11

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £644,000 18
Detached £780,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£407k £553k £705k £852k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Tockington 43 1.6 mi away ⇄
Bradley Stoke 68 1.6 mi away ⇄
Patchway 54 1.8 mi away ⇄
Olveston 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Rudgeway 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
Easter Compton 35 2.4 mi away ⇄
Alveston 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
Filton 64 3.0 mi away ⇄
Pilning 33 3.3 mi away ⇄
Stoke Gifford 74 3.3 mi away ⇄
Marsh Common 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hambrook (South Gloucestershire) 49 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Almondsbury a nice place to live?

Almondsbury is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Almondsbury is 52/100, 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 Almondsbury?

Almondsbury is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 213 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Almondsbury?

Among the top-rated schools in Almondsbury are Almondsbury Church of England Primary School, Coniston Primary School and Holy Trinity Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Almondsbury in total.

What are house prices like in Almondsbury?

The current median house price in Almondsbury is £644,000, around 126% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £780,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 37%.

Almondsbury in context

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Postcode districts in Almondsbury

BS32 56 ⇄

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