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Living in Badminton: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Badminton scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 7/100 versus a median of 23/100.

No other settlement in the GL9 postcode district scores higher. Badminton leads all 4. Badminton is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 96-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider GL9 district average of 39/100, that is 5 points above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GL9 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
235.5 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 25 crimes
↑ 156% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 874% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 395% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 268% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 13% 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 4.537 · PM2.5 5.775 · PM10 9.792 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital11 mi
Southmead Hospital13.4 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary14.4 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust7.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryTolsey Surgery3.7 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)59.1%
available across South Gloucestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 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 6.4 mi
Chippenham 9.1 mi
Bristol Parkway 11.3 mi
J18 M4 3.7 mi
J18 M4 4.4 mi
J17 M4 6.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
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 Badminton 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

Acton Turville 42 1.0 mi away ⇄
Luckington 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
Hawkesbury Upton 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
Old Sodbury 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Tormarton 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
West Kington 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Sherston 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Upper Castle Combe 34 4.3 mi away ⇄
Chipping Sodbury 62 4.8 mi away ⇄
Hillesley 47 4.9 mi away ⇄
Yatton Keynell 44 5.5 mi away ⇄
Hullavington 43 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Badminton a nice place to live?

Badminton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Badminton is 44/100, 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 Badminton?

Badminton 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.

Badminton in context

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Postcode districts in Badminton

GL9 39 ⇄

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