Town Pop. 822

Living in Blagdon: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Blagdon is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Environment is where Blagdon most outperforms the national norm: 79/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100.

Among the 12 scored places sharing the BS40 postcode district, Blagdon ranks 8th. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BS40 postcode district.

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Blagdon scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
57.2 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 11 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 10% below national average
Other theft 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Liberty Lane 8 crimes
  2. 2 The Batch 7 crimes
  3. 3 Rickford Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 4.8 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 8.1 µg/m³
79
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Blagdon Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    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 departmentsSt Michael's Hospital10.1 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary10.1 mi
Weston General Hospital10.7 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust4.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryPudding Pie Lane Surgery3.1 mi
GP capacity1,018 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
49
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across North Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
77.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
77.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 44 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate57.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.2%Unemployed1.9%Retired29.5%Student3.8%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.4%Skilled & technical30.3%Routine & elementary16.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)12.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)50.5%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership73.7%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax North Somerset · 2026-27
A £1,661
B £1,937
C £2,214
D £2,491
E £3,045
F £3,598
G £4,152
H £4,982
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
15
Yatton 6.5 mi
Nailsea and Backwell 6.6 mi
Parson Street 8.7 mi
J21 M5 7.9 mi
J21 M5 8 mi
J20 M5 8.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Blagdon 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

Ubley 47 1.7 mi away ⇄
Redhill (North Somerset) 34 2.6 mi away ⇄
Compton Martin 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Wrington 30 3.1 mi away ⇄
Churchill (North Somerset) 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Shipham 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Downside 31 3.9 mi away ⇄
Chew Stoke 53 4.1 mi away ⇄
Cheddar 42 4.3 mi away ⇄
Felton (North Somerset) 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
East Harptree 48 4.4 mi away ⇄
Winford (North Somerset) 45 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Blagdon a nice place to live?

Blagdon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Blagdon 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 Blagdon?

Blagdon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 47 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Blagdon?

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

Blagdon in context

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Postcode districts in Blagdon

BS40 39 ⇄

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