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Living in Cambridge Batch: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cambridge Batch comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 90/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 32/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Cambridge Batch places 5th of 6 in the BS48 postcode district. The BS48 district averages 53/100, putting Cambridge Batch 11 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 12 points above the BS48 district's 78/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BS48 postcode district.

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Cambridge Batch scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
431.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 44 crimes
↑ 329% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
↑ 455% above national average
Burglary 18 crimes
↑ 1569% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 529% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 329% above national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Clarken Coombe 16 crimes
  2. 2 Miners Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 7 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 7.348 · PM2.5 5.836 · PM10 10.318 µg/m³
75
Green Space 77
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Flax Bourton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

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
4
A&E departmentsSt Michael's Hospital4.4 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary4.5 mi
Southmead Hospital6.4 mi
Hospital waitsFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust4.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
Nearest GP surgeryTyntesfield Medical Group2.9 mi
GP capacity1,493 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
32
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across North Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
60%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
60%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed1.5%Retired33.1%Student3.8%Other inactive6.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial58%Skilled & technical30.3%Routine & elementary11.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.8%Level 3 (A levels)12.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)52.6%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership88.5%
Among the least-deprived 15% 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
23
Nailsea and Backwell 2.4 mi
Parson Street 3.8 mi
Shirehampton 4.2 mi
J19 M5 3.8 mi
J19 M5 3.8 mi
J18 M5 5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
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 Cambridge Batch 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

Flax Bourton 44 0.6 mi away ⇄
Failand 49 1.1 mi away ⇄
Long Ashton 51 1.6 mi away ⇄
Barrow Gurney 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
Backwell 50 2.0 mi away ⇄
Felton (North Somerset) 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Nailsea 58 2.9 mi away ⇄
Abbots Leigh 60 2.9 mi away ⇄
Downside 31 3.0 mi away ⇄
Dundry 51 3.0 mi away ⇄
West Hill (North Somerset) 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Winford (North Somerset) 45 3.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cambridge Batch a nice place to live?

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

Cambridge Batch is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 133 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Cambridge Batch in context

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Postcode districts in Cambridge Batch

BS48 53 ⇄

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