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Living in Corston (Bath and North East Somerset): Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Corston (Bath and North East Somerset) is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 95/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Corston (Bath and North East Somerset) places 9th of 12 in the BA2 postcode district.

It scores 13 points below the BA2 postcode district as a whole, which averages 60/100. Its broadband score runs 54 points above the BA2 district's 41/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (88) and economic health (80). For the surrounding area, see BA2 postcode district.

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Corston (Bath and North East Somerset) scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
173.1 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 16 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 372% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 167% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Culverhay 9 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 8 crimes
  3. 3 Burnett Hill 6 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 10 µg/m³
76
Green Space 31
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
19

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital2 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary8.1 mi
St Michael's Hospital8.2 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgerySt Michael's Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity2,001 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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)72%
available across Bath and North East Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate52.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.8%Unemployed0.9%Retired33.3%Student4%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.2%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary19.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.7%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership80.3%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Bath and North East Somerset · 2026-27
A £1,589
B £1,853
C £2,118
D £2,383
E £2,913
F £3,442
G £3,972
H £4,766
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
25
Oldfield Park 2.7 mi
Keynsham 3.2 mi
Bath Spa 3.7 mi
J3 M32 7.9 mi
J2 M32 7.9 mi
J3 M32 7.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 Corston (Bath and North East Somerset) 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

Newton St Loe 0 0.9 mi away ⇄
Saltford 53 1.3 mi away ⇄
Bitton 46 2.8 mi away ⇄
Upton Cheyney 46 2.8 mi away ⇄
Keynsham 57 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bath 62 3.2 mi away ⇄
Farmborough 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Timsbury (Bath and North East Somerset) 47 4.4 mi away ⇄
Wick (South Gloucestershire) 49 4.7 mi away ⇄
Pensford 46 4.8 mi away ⇄
Peasedown St John 53 5.0 mi away ⇄
Bathampton 61 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Corston (Bath and North East Somerset) a nice place to live?

Corston (Bath and North East Somerset) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Corston (Bath and North East Somerset) is 47/100, 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 Corston (Bath and North East Somerset)?

Corston (Bath and North East Somerset) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 54 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Corston (Bath and North East Somerset)

BA2 60 ⇄

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