Town Pop. 190

Living in Clapton in Gordano: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Clapton in Gordano is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 90/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 4/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the BS20 postcode district. It scores 11 points below the BS20 postcode district as a whole, which averages 56/100. On economic health specifically, Clapton in Gordano sits 13 points above the BS20 district figure of 77/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: BS20 postcode district.

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Clapton in Gordano scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
300 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 25 crimes
↑ 295% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 629% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 177% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 441% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 155% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cadbury Lane 7 crimes
  2. 2 Elmtree Avenue 7 crimes
  3. 3 Hill Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 7.857 · PM2.5 5.726 · PM10 9.985 µg/m³
75
Green Space 77
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
25

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsSt Michael's Hospital6.3 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary6.5 mi
Southmead Hospital6.9 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust6 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryHarbourside Family Practice1.4 mi
GP capacity1,618 patients per GP
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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
4
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across North Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
0.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate51.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.7%Unemployed1.5%Retired36%Student2.9%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.2%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary15.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.1%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership88%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
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 E
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
31
Nailsea and Backwell 3.1 mi
Portway Park and Ride 3.4 mi
Avonmouth 3.5 mi
J19 M5 1.9 mi
J19 M5 2.4 mi
J18 M5 3.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Clapton in Gordano 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

Stone-edge Batch 0 1.0 mi away ⇄
West Hill (North Somerset) 47 1.3 mi away ⇄
Portishead 57 1.5 mi away ⇄
Nailsea 58 2.3 mi away ⇄
Tickenham 51 2.5 mi away ⇄
Pill 54 3.1 mi away ⇄
Failand 49 3.4 mi away ⇄
Backwell 50 3.5 mi away ⇄
Flax Bourton 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Avonmouth 34 3.7 mi away ⇄
Cambridge Batch 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Abbots Leigh 60 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Clapton in Gordano a nice place to live?

Clapton in Gordano has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Clapton in Gordano is 45/100, 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 Clapton in Gordano?

Clapton in Gordano is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 57 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Clapton in Gordano

BS20 56 ⇄

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