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Living in Coalpit Heath: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Coalpit Heath is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 45/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 25/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That places it last of the 3 scored places in the BS36 postcode district. The BS36 district averages 58/100, putting Coalpit Heath 12 points below its own postcode area. Healthcare (22) and bills (29) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see BS36 postcode district.

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Coalpit Heath scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
1,004.5 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 96 crimes
↑ 1193% above national average
Burglary 24 crimes
↑ 2974% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 431% above national average
Vehicle crime 18 crimes
↑ 1581% above national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 1056% above national average
other 52 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Rushton Drive 21 crimes
  2. 2 Clover Leaze 16 crimes
  3. 3 Frog Lane 10 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 8.749 · PM2.5 6.356 · PM10 10.516 µg/m³
72
Green Space 46
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
44
1 school in area · 23 within 4km
1Good
  • The Manor Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
22
A&E departmentsSouthmead Hospital5.5 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary6.6 mi
St Michael's Hospital6.7 mi
Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.7%
Nearest GP surgeryLeap Valley Medical Centre1.6 mi
GP capacity1,867 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
25
Full fibre (FTTP)59.1%
available across South Gloucestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
66.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
66.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
74.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed1.9%Retired33.1%Student2.1%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.9%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary23.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.2%Apprenticeship8.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership84.9%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
29
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 E
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
45
Yate 2.3 mi
Bristol Parkway 3.4 mi
Patchway 4.3 mi
J19 M4 2.3 mi
J19 M4 2.6 mi
J1 M32 2.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
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 Coalpit Heath 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

Westerleigh 49 1.2 mi away ⇄
Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne 58 1.3 mi away ⇄
Whiteshill 54 2.1 mi away ⇄
Iron Acton 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hambrook (South Gloucestershire) 49 2.4 mi away ⇄
Pucklechurch 39 2.5 mi away ⇄
Yate 58 2.7 mi away ⇄
Engine Common 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Chipping Sodbury 62 3.3 mi away ⇄
Kingswood and Fishponds 66 3.5 mi away ⇄
Rangeworthy 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Stoke Gifford 74 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Coalpit Heath a nice place to live?

Coalpit Heath has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Coalpit Heath is 46/100, 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 Coalpit Heath?

Coalpit Heath has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 224 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Coalpit Heath?

Among the top-rated schools in Coalpit Heath is The Manor Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Coalpit Heath in total.

Coalpit Heath in context

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Postcode districts in Coalpit Heath

BS36 58 ⇄

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