Town Pop. 7,577

Living in Bradford-on-Avon: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bradford-on-Avon is 59/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 52/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 32/100 against a town median of 47/100.

That is the highest score of the 4 places in the BA15 postcode district. The BA15 district averages 49/100, putting Bradford-on-Avon 10 points above its own postcode area. Its lifestyle score runs 11 points above the BA15 district's 41/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: BA15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
42.2 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 124 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 55 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 39 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Public order 33 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↓ 68% below national average
other 54 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Elmfield 30 crimes
  2. 2 Spencers Orchard 21 crimes
  3. 3 Kennet Gardens 19 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 9.4 µg/m³
76
Green Space 21
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Ample 13
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 14

Services

Schools
39
3 schools in area · 13 within 4km
3Good
  • Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Fitzmaurice Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Laurence SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
44
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital6.1 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary16.1 mi
St Michael's Hospital16.2 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,682 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

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
77
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 273 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate52.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.6%Unemployed2.2%Retired32.7%Student3.7%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.1%Skilled & technical29%Routine & elementary19.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)13.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.3%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership73.8%
Among the least-deprived 22% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
32
Council tax Wiltshire · 2026-27
A £1,715
B £2,000
C £2,286
D £2,572
E £3,144
F £3,715
G £4,287
H £5,144
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
50
Bradford-on-Avon 0.1 mi
Avoncliff 1.4 mi
Freshford 2.2 mi
J18 M4 11.4 mi
J18 M4 11.8 mi
J17 M4 12.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52
Pubs & Bars Ample 15
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 21
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 51
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £425,000 89
Detached £555,000 17
Semi-detached £375,000 25
Terraced £465,000 32
Flat / Maisonette £240,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£209k £361k £519k £672k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Westwood 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Winsley 49 1.7 mi away ⇄
Lower Wraxall 39 2.3 mi away ⇄
Holt (Wiltshire) 37 2.4 mi away ⇄
Trowbridge 54 2.6 mi away ⇄
Limpley Stoke 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Freshford 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Monkton Combe 50 3.4 mi away ⇄
Southwick (Wiltshire) 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
Broughton Gifford 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Atworth 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
North Bradley 48 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bradford-on-Avon a nice place to live?

Bradford-on-Avon is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bradford-on-Avon is 59/100, 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 Bradford-on-Avon?

Bradford-on-Avon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 320 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bradford-on-Avon?

Among the top-rated schools in Bradford-on-Avon are Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School, Fitzmaurice Primary School and St Laurence School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Bradford-on-Avon in total.

What are house prices like in Bradford-on-Avon?

The current median house price in Bradford-on-Avon is £425,000, around 49% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £555,000, semi-detached £375,000, terraced £465,000, flat £240,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 24%. There were 89 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Bradford-on-Avon in context

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Postcode districts in Bradford-on-Avon

BA15 49 ⇄

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