Town Pop. 263

Living in Cross: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cross scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 96/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is transport, at 4/100 against a town median of 21/100.

Cross places 2nd of 6 in the BS26 postcode district. Cross is a place of extremes: 96/100 for broadband against 4/100 for transport, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Cross sits 48 points above the BS26 district figure of 48/100. For the surrounding area, see BS26 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
296.6 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 31 crimes
↑ 254% above national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↑ 1126% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↑ 225% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 660% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 134% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Old Coach Road 24 crimes
  2. 2 Barton Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Turnpike Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 4.914 · PM2.5 5.449 · PM10 9.636 µg/m³
78
Green Space 43
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Axbridge Church of England First School AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital5.7 mi
St Michael's Hospital15.4 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary15.5 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryAxbridge & Wedmore Medical Practice0.8 mi
GP capacity1,632 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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed0.7%Retired31.6%Student3.2%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.1%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary14.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)41%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership86.4%
Among the least-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
4
Weston Milton 6 mi
Weston-super-Mare 6.8 mi
Yatton 7.1 mi
J21 M5 5.1 mi
J22 M5 5.6 mi
J21 M5 5.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 2
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 Cross 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

Lower Weare 39 0.9 mi away ⇄
Axbridge 49 1.1 mi away ⇄
Weare 43 1.3 mi away ⇄
Winscombe and Sandford 49 2.1 mi away ⇄
Shipham 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Cheddar 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Banwell 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Rooks Bridge 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Cocklake 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Churchill (North Somerset) 41 4.2 mi away ⇄
Draycott 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
Blackford (Sedgemoor) 41 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cross a nice place to live?

Cross has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cross is 44/100, 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 Cross?

Cross is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 78 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cross?

Among the top-rated schools in Cross is Axbridge Church of England First School Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Cross in total.

Cross in context

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Postcode districts in Cross

BS26 40 ⇄

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