Town Pop. 2,214

Living in Churchill (North Somerset): Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Churchill (North Somerset) is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 62/100 against a town median of 88/100. That places it last of the 3 scored places in the BS25 postcode district.

It scores 5 points below the BS25 postcode district as a whole, which averages 46/100. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Schools (8), lifestyle (18), healthcare (24) and transport (26) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: BS25 postcode district.

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Churchill (North Somerset) scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
62
98.5 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 80 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 43 crimes
↑ 213% above national average
Shoplifting 25 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
other 42 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 St Mary'S Gardens 58 crimes
  2. 2 Church Lane 16 crimes
  3. 3 Muntjac Road 13 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
77
Green Space 75
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
3 schools in area · 8 within 4km
1Good2Ungraded
  • Sandford Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Churchill Academy & Sixth FormSecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Churchill Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary
    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
24
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital6.6 mi
St Michael's Hospital10.7 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary10.8 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust4.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Requires improvement'
GP capacity1,177 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
51
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across North Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 84 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate56%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56%Unemployed1.8%Retired26.3%Student8.4%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.6%Skilled & technical32.5%Routine & elementary17%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.8%Level 3 (A levels)20.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.6%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership75.9%
Among the least-deprived 25% 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
26
Yatton 3.8 mi
Nailsea and Backwell 5.7 mi
Weston Milton 6.7 mi
J21 M5 4.6 mi
J21 M5 4.7 mi
J20 M5 6.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
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 £427,500 16
Detached £440,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£399k £474k £552k £627k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Wrington 30 1.8 mi away ⇄
Shipham 47 1.9 mi away ⇄
Congresbury 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Winscombe and Sandford 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Cleeve 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Blagdon 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Redhill (North Somerset) 34 3.4 mi away ⇄
Banwell 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Yatton 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Axbridge 49 3.9 mi away ⇄
Cross 44 4.2 mi away ⇄
Cheddar 42 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Churchill (North Somerset) a nice place to live?

Churchill (North Somerset) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Churchill (North Somerset) is 41/100, 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 Churchill (North Somerset)?

Churchill (North Somerset) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 62/100. There were 218 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Churchill (North Somerset)?

Among the top-rated schools in Churchill (North Somerset) is Sandford Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Churchill (North Somerset) in total.

What are house prices like in Churchill (North Somerset)?

The current median house price in Churchill (North Somerset) is £427,500, around 50% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £440,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 5%.

Churchill (North Somerset) in context

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Postcode districts in Churchill (North Somerset)

BS25 46 ⇄
BS40 39 ⇄

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