Town Pop. 443

Living in Falfield: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Falfield scores 32/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 27/100 against a town median of 88/100. That places it last of the 10 scored places in the GL12 postcode district.

It scores 11 points below the GL12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. That is 18 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Schools (20), healthcare (21) and lifestyle (25) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: GL12 postcode district.

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Falfield scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
27
629.8 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 173 crimes
↑ 1073% above national average
Public order 25 crimes
↑ 768% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↑ 227% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 563% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 300% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Eastley Close 102 crimes
  2. 2 Badger Road 26 crimes
  3. 3 Fox Close 16 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 7.265 · PM2.5 6.139 · PM10 12.434 µg/m³
73
Green Space 12
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
20

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
21
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital6.9 mi
Southmead Hospital11 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary13.4 mi
Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.7%
Nearest GP surgerySevern View Family Practice3 mi
GP capacity1,496 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
44
Full fibre (FTTP)59.1%
available across South Gloucestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
72.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
72.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
43
Employment rate57.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.9%Unemployed1.8%Retired18.1%Student2.6%Other inactive19.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.5%Skilled & technical33.1%Routine & elementary20.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.6%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership76.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
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 C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
31
Lydney 6.1 mi
Yate 6.8 mi
Cam and Dursley 7 mi
J14 M5 0.3 mi
J14 M5 0.5 mi
J15 M5 6.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Falfield 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

Tortworth Green 0 1.1 mi away ⇄
Stone (Stroud) 40 1.2 mi away ⇄
Townwell 36 1.9 mi away ⇄
Heath End 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Charfield 44 2.6 mi away ⇄
Thornbury 58 3.1 mi away ⇄
Tytherington 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Berkeley 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
North Nibley 52 3.9 mi away ⇄
Clapton 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Kingswood (Stroud) 51 4.0 mi away ⇄
Wickwar 37 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Falfield a nice place to live?

Falfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Falfield is 32/100, 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 Falfield?

Crime levels in Falfield are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 27/100. There were 279 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Falfield in context

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Postcode districts in Falfield

GL12 43 ⇄

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