Town Pop. 1,095

Living in Bishop Sutton: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bishop Sutton scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Bishop Sutton most outperforms the national norm: 92/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Bishop Sutton places 4th of 9 in the BS39 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 46 points above the BS39 district's 46/100. Safety (95) and economic health (82) sit at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (7), transport (20), lifestyle (22) and schools (27) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: BS39 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Bishop Sutton scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
34.7 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 15 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
Public order 6 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 76% below national average
Shoplifting 3 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Street 8 crimes
  2. 2 Stowey Bottom 6 crimes
  3. 3 Wick Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 4.8 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Bishop Sutton 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
7
A&E departmentsBristol Royal Infirmary8.3 mi
St Michael's Hospital8.3 mi
Royal United Hospital9.4 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust5.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryChew Medical Practice2.1 mi
GP capacity1,069 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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)72%
available across Bath and North East Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 37 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate60.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.6%Unemployed2.4%Retired25.1%Student4.2%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary16.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)42%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership80%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Bath and North East Somerset · 2026-27
A £1,589
B £1,853
C £2,118
D £2,383
E £2,913
F £3,442
G £3,972
H £4,766
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
20
Parson Street 6.9 mi
Keynsham 7.3 mi
Bedminster 7.4 mi
J3 M32 9.1 mi
J3 M32 9.4 mi
J2 M32 9.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bishop Sutton 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

Chew Stoke 53 2.2 mi away ⇄
Clutton 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Chew Magna 55 2.4 mi away ⇄
Temple Cloud 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
East Harptree 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Compton Martin 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Pensford 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hallatrow 51 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ubley 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
High Littleton 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Farrington Gurney 50 3.8 mi away ⇄
Paulton 54 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bishop Sutton a nice place to live?

Bishop Sutton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bishop Sutton is 51/100, 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 Bishop Sutton?

Bishop Sutton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 38 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bishop Sutton?

Among the top-rated schools in Bishop Sutton is Bishop Sutton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bishop Sutton in total.

Bishop Sutton in context

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Postcode districts in Bishop Sutton

BS39 49 ⇄

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