Town Pop. 2,537

Living in Alveston: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Alveston comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Alveston most outperforms the national norm: 48/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 43/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Alveston places 2nd of 8 in the BS35 postcode district. It scores 7 points above the BS35 postcode district as a whole, which averages 45/100. Broadband (88) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see BS35 postcode district.

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Alveston scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
43
197.5 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 201 crimes
↑ 138% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 84 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
Public order 51 crimes
↑ 209% above national average
Shoplifting 44 crimes
↑ 122% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 31 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
other 90 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 59 crimes
  2. 2 Quarry Road 46 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 29 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
74
Green Space 39
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Ample 11
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
49
3 schools in area · 12 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good1Ungraded
  • St Helen's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • Marlwood SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Two Bridges AcademySpecial
    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 Hospital6.4 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary9 mi
St Michael's Hospital9 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust3.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgerySt Mary Street Surgery1.2 mi
GP capacity1,518 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)59.1%
available across South Gloucestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 82 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate52.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.6%Unemployed2.1%Retired32.3%Student3.5%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.9%Skilled & technical32.4%Routine & elementary24.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.5%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership69%
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 D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
47
Patchway 4.6 mi
Pilning 4.7 mi
Bristol Parkway 5.3 mi
J21 M4 2.4 mi
J20 M4 2.5 mi
J15 M5 2.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £382,500 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£390k £445k £501k £556k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Rudgeway 46 0.9 mi away ⇄
Thornbury 58 1.6 mi away ⇄
Tockington 43 1.6 mi away ⇄
Olveston 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Tytherington 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
Almondsbury 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
Oldbury-on-Severn 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bradley Stoke 68 4.0 mi away ⇄
Heath End 35 4.1 mi away ⇄
Rangeworthy 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Iron Acton 45 4.1 mi away ⇄
Oldbury Naite 0 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Alveston a nice place to live?

Alveston is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Alveston 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 Alveston?

Alveston has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 43/100. There were 501 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Alveston?

Among the top-rated schools in Alveston are St Helen's Church of England Primary School and Marlwood School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Alveston in total.

What are house prices like in Alveston?

The current median house price in Alveston is £382,500, around 34% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%.

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Postcode districts in Alveston

BS35 45 ⇄

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