Town Pop. 1,007

Living in Bleadon: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bleadon is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where Bleadon most outperforms the national norm: 44/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Bleadon places 4th of 7 in the BS24 postcode district.

Its transport score runs 11 points below the BS24 district's 55/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Lifestyle (16), schools (25) and healthcare (28) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BS24 postcode district.

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Bleadon scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
57.6 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 22 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bridgwater Road 12 crimes
  2. 2 Accommodation Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 Manor Farm Close 5 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.763 · PM2.5 5.252 · PM10 9.751 µg/m³
78
Green Space 11
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
25

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital0.8 mi
St Michael's Hospital18.1 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary18.2 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryHorizon Health Centre1.7 mi
GP capacity2,151 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
63
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across North Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 41 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate49.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.6%Unemployed1.3%Retired39.7%Student3%Other inactive6.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.8%Skilled & technical37.7%Routine & elementary22.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.2%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership84.5%
Among the least-deprived 35% 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
44
Weston-super-Mare 2.7 mi
Weston Milton 2.8 mi
Highbridge and Burnham 6.2 mi
J21 M5 4.1 mi
J22 M5 4.7 mi
J21 M5 4.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bleadon 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

Hutton (North Somerset) 57 1.5 mi away ⇄
Lympsham 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Weston-super-Mare 56 2.8 mi away ⇄
Locking 49 2.9 mi away ⇄
Berrow and Brean 26 3.1 mi away ⇄
East Brent 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Rooks Bridge 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Brent Knoll 35 3.7 mi away ⇄
Banwell 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
West Wick 56 3.9 mi away ⇄
Kewstoke 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
Lower Weare 39 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bleadon a nice place to live?

Bleadon is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bleadon is 50/100, 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 Bleadon?

Bleadon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 58 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Bleadon

BS24 50 ⇄

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