Town Pop. 1,366

Living in Coleford (Mendip): Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Coleford (Mendip) is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Coleford (Mendip) most outperforms the national norm: 47/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 16/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 9 places in the BA3 postcode district. The BA3 district averages 50/100, putting Coleford (Mendip) 11 points below its own postcode area. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BA3 postcode district.

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Coleford (Mendip) scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
53.4 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 29 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 7 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 14 crimes
  2. 2 Mackintosh View 14 crimes
  3. 3 Beacon View 13 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.4 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
78
Green Space 10
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
47
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital10.3 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary15.7 mi
St Michael's Hospital15.8 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,336 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
16
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
46.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
46.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 66 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
35
Employment rate56.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.5%Unemployed2.4%Retired26.2%Student3.8%Other inactive11.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial25.7%Skilled & technical36.1%Routine & elementary38.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications26.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.3%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership58.1%
Among the most-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax Somerset · 2026-27
A £1,707
B £1,992
C £2,276
D £2,561
E £3,130
F £3,699
G £4,268
H £5,122
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
20
Frome 6.1 mi
Bruton 9 mi
Freshford 9.4 mi
J3 M32 16.3 mi
J3 M32 16.5 mi
J2 M32 16.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £270,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All
£237k £279k £322k £363k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Holcombe (Mendip) 35 1.0 mi away ⇄
Stoke St Michael 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
Stratton-on-the-Fosse 47 2.1 mi away ⇄
Mells 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Chilcompton 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Radstock 51 3.3 mi away ⇄
Midsomer Norton 57 3.4 mi away ⇄
Oakhill 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Nunney 35 3.9 mi away ⇄
Gurney Slade 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Buckland Dinham 39 4.2 mi away ⇄
Paulton 54 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Coleford (Mendip) a nice place to live?

Coleford (Mendip) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Coleford (Mendip) is 39/100, 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 Coleford (Mendip)?

Coleford (Mendip) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 73 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Coleford (Mendip)?

The current median house price in Coleford (Mendip) is £270,000, around 5% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 3%.

Coleford (Mendip) in context

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Postcode districts in Coleford (Mendip)

BA3 50 ⇄

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