Town Pop. 642

Living in Cleeve: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cleeve comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Safety falls furthest short: 56/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100. Of the 3 places sharing the BS49 postcode district, Cleeve scores lowest.

That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (3) and lifestyle (26). Wider context for the surrounding area: BS49 postcode district.

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Cleeve scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
56
475.1 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 129 crimes
↑ 503% above national average
Other theft 46 crimes
↑ 1056% above national average
Shoplifting 39 crimes
↑ 678% above national average
Public order 26 crimes
↑ 523% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
other 46 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Millier Road 76 crimes
  2. 2 North End 54 crimes
  3. 3 Claverham Park 24 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 8.8 µg/m³
77
Green Space 62
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
32
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Court-De-Wyck Church SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital8.9 mi
St Michael's Hospital9.1 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary9.2 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust7.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryPudding Pie Lane Surgery3.1 mi
GP capacity1,018 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
72.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
72.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate59.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.2%Unemployed2%Retired27.8%Student3.2%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.8%Skilled & technical32.8%Routine & elementary18.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.7%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership80.8%
Among the least-deprived 29% 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
35
Yatton 1.9 mi
Nailsea and Backwell 2.7 mi
Weston Milton 7.4 mi
J20 M5 3.8 mi
J20 M5 4.1 mi
J21 M5 4.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Cleeve 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

Congresbury 41 1.5 mi away ⇄
Yatton 46 1.7 mi away ⇄
Wrington 30 2.0 mi away ⇄
Backwell 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Downside 31 3.0 mi away ⇄
Redhill (North Somerset) 34 3.0 mi away ⇄
Churchill (North Somerset) 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Nailsea 58 3.2 mi away ⇄
Tickenham 51 4.0 mi away ⇄
Flax Bourton 44 4.1 mi away ⇄
Felton (North Somerset) 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
West Hill (North Somerset) 47 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cleeve a nice place to live?

Cleeve has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cleeve is 40/100, 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 Cleeve?

Cleeve has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 56/100. There were 305 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cleeve?

Among the top-rated schools in Cleeve is Court-De-Wyck Church School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Cleeve in total.

Cleeve in context

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Postcode districts in Cleeve

BS49 44 ⇄

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