Town Pop. 7,650

Living in Chipping Sodbury: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chipping Sodbury comes out at 62/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Schools is where Chipping Sodbury most outperforms the national norm: 63/100 against a median of 23/100 across UK towns. That is the highest score of the 7 places in the BS37 postcode district.

It scores 5 points above the BS37 postcode district as a whole, which averages 57/100. That is 12 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (85) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: BS37 postcode district.

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Chipping Sodbury scores 62 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
89.3 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 303 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 127 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 70 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 56 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 36 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
other 91 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 High Street 33 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 27 crimes
  3. 3 Gaunts Road 23 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 9 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
71
Green Space 49
Parks Ample 26
Sports Pitches Ample 12
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
63
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 11 in area · 17 within 4km
1Outstanding10Good
  • Culverhill SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Abbotswood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Broadway Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Chipping Sodbury SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Raysfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St John's Mead Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Mary's Church of England Primary School, YatePrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • The Ridge Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Woodlands Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
52
A&E departmentsSouthmead Hospital8.1 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary9.3 mi
St Michael's Hospital9.4 mi
Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust4.2 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.7%
Nearest GP surgeryWest Walk Surgery1 mi
GP capacity1,767 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
54
Full fibre (FTTP)59.1%
available across South Gloucestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 169 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate57.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.9%Unemployed1.9%Retired30.5%Student3%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.9%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary24.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.9%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership79.2%
Among the least-deprived 25% 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 D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
51
Yate 1.6 mi
Bristol Parkway 6.6 mi
Patchway 7.2 mi
J18 M4 2.8 mi
J18 M4 3.4 mi
J19 M4 5.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
57
Pubs & Bars Ample 10
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 10
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Ample 45
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £345,500 57
Detached £497,500 12
Semi-detached £325,000 24
Terraced £390,000 11
Flat / Maisonette £240,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£213k £344k £480k £611k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Yate 58 1.2 mi away ⇄
Old Sodbury 37 1.7 mi away ⇄
Westerleigh 49 2.2 mi away ⇄
Engine Common 41 2.3 mi away ⇄
Rangeworthy 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Iron Acton 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Tormarton 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Coalpit Heath 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wickwar 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
Pucklechurch 39 4.0 mi away ⇄
Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne 58 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hawkesbury Upton 38 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chipping Sodbury a nice place to live?

Chipping Sodbury is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Chipping Sodbury is 62/100, 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 Chipping Sodbury?

Chipping Sodbury is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 683 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chipping Sodbury?

Among the top-rated schools in Chipping Sodbury are Culverhill School, Abbotswood Primary School and Broadway Infant School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 11 rated schools in Chipping Sodbury in total.

What are house prices like in Chipping Sodbury?

The current median house price in Chipping Sodbury is £345,500, around 21% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £497,500, semi-detached £325,000, terraced £390,000, flat £240,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%. There were 57 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Chipping Sodbury in context

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Postcode districts in Chipping Sodbury

BS37 57 ⇄

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