Town Pop. 25,246

Living in Bradley Stoke: Liveability Score 68/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bradley Stoke scores 68/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Schools is where Bradley Stoke most outperforms the national norm: 72/100 against a median of 23/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 72/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 7 places in the BS16 postcode district. That sits 18 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Broadband (83) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see BS16 postcode district.

68
OUT OF 100
Good
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Bradley Stoke scores 68 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
70.8 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 778 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 248 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Public order 174 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 119 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Other theft 112 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
other 356 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 118 crimes
  2. 2 Great Meadow Road 108 crimes
  3. 3 Shopping Area 72 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 12.3 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
67
Green Space 60
Parks Ample 25
Sports Pitches Ample 15
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 10

Services

Schools
72
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 18 in area · 26 within 4km
1Outstanding14Good3Ungraded
  • Almondsbury Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Bailey's Court Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Bowsland Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Bradley Stoke Community SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Charlton Wood Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Filton Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Holy Trinity Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Little Stoke Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Meadowbrook Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
66
A&E departmentsSouthmead Hospital2.2 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary4.6 mi
St Michael's Hospital4.6 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%
2 GP surgeries in area 5 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity11,106 patients per GP
2dentists5pharmacies

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
83
Full fibre (FTTP)59.1%
available across South Gloucestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 305 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate70.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed70.8%Unemployed2.5%Retired15.2%Student3.8%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.3%Skilled & technical30.7%Routine & elementary25%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.1%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership63.4%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
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 C
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
69
Patchway 0.8 mi
Bristol Parkway 1.4 mi
Filton Abbey Wood 2.2 mi
J20 M4 0.9 mi
J15 M5 1.2 mi
J16 M5 1.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
58
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Ample 33
Takeaways Adequate 10
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 £330,000 175
Detached £493,000 54
Semi-detached £332,500 38
Terraced £287,500 71
Flat / Maisonette £200,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£172k £293k £418k £540k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Patchway 54 1.5 mi away ⇄
Almondsbury 52 1.6 mi away ⇄
Stoke Gifford 74 1.7 mi away ⇄
Filton 64 1.8 mi away ⇄
Hambrook (South Gloucestershire) 49 2.1 mi away ⇄
Whiteshill 54 2.3 mi away ⇄
Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne 58 2.7 mi away ⇄
Easter Compton 35 2.9 mi away ⇄
Tockington 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Rudgeway 46 3.1 mi away ⇄
Olveston 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Coalpit Heath 46 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bradley Stoke a nice place to live?

Yes, Bradley Stoke is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Bradley Stoke is 68/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bradley Stoke?

Bradley Stoke has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 1,787 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bradley Stoke?

Among the top-rated schools in Bradley Stoke are Almondsbury Church of England Primary School, Bailey's Court Primary School and Bowsland Green Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 18 rated schools in Bradley Stoke in total.

What are house prices like in Bradley Stoke?

The current median house price in Bradley Stoke is £330,000, around 16% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £493,000, semi-detached £332,500, terraced £287,500, flat £200,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%. There were 175 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Bradley Stoke in context

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Postcode districts in Bradley Stoke

BS16 64 ⇄
BS32 56 ⇄
BS34 60 ⇄

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