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Living in Engine Common: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Engine Common is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 37/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 14/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the BS37 postcode district. It scores 16 points below the BS37 postcode district as a whole, which averages 57/100. On transport specifically, Engine Common sits 18 points below the BS37 district figure of 55/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BS37 postcode district.

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Engine Common scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
66
527.9 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 65 crimes
↑ 540% above national average
Burglary 21 crimes
↑ 1869% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 852% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 245% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 526% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wotton Road 14 crimes
  2. 2 Nibley Lane 14 crimes
  3. 3 Algars Drive 9 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 6.864 · PM2.5 6.191 · PM10 10.923 µg/m³
74
Green Space 42
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
34
3 schools in area · 18 within 4km
3Good
  • Brimsham Green SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • North Road Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Tyndale Primary 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
20
A&E departmentsSouthmead Hospital7.4 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary9.2 mi
St Michael's Hospital9.3 mi
Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust4.9 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.7%
Nearest GP surgeryWellington Road Family Practice0.9 mi
GP capacity1,834 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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)59.1%
available across South Gloucestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
35.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
35.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
88.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate61.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.6%Unemployed2.5%Retired25.1%Student3.1%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.4%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary19.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.8%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership79.6%
Among the least-deprived 40% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
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 D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
37
Yate 1.1 mi
Bristol Parkway 5.5 mi
Patchway 5.9 mi
J19 M4 4.5 mi
J15 M5 4.6 mi
J19 M4 4.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Engine Common 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

Rangeworthy 42 0.7 mi away ⇄
Yate 58 1.1 mi away ⇄
Iron Acton 45 1.2 mi away ⇄
Chipping Sodbury 62 2.3 mi away ⇄
Westerleigh 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
Wickwar 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne 58 3.1 mi away ⇄
Coalpit Heath 46 3.1 mi away ⇄
Tytherington 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Heath End 35 3.2 mi away ⇄
Old Sodbury 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Townwell 36 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Engine Common a nice place to live?

Engine Common has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Engine Common is 41/100, 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 Engine Common?

Engine Common has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 66/100. There were 161 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Engine Common?

Among the top-rated schools in Engine Common are Brimsham Green School, North Road Community Primary School and Tyndale Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Engine Common in total.

Engine Common in context

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Postcode districts in Engine Common

BS37 57 ⇄

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