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Living in Felton (North Somerset): Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Felton (North Somerset) is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 82/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the BS40 postcode district.

Also scoring 80 or better: safety (84). Healthcare (9), lifestyle (13), schools (19) and transport (19) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Felton (North Somerset) in the middle half of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BS40 postcode district.

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Felton (North Somerset) scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

367.8 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 60 crimes

↑ 297% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes

↑ 234% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes

↑ 549% above national average

Public order 17 crimes

↑ 475% above national average

Other theft 16 crimes

↑ 468% above national average

other 31 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Vee Lane 19 crimes
2 Parking Area 14 crimes
3 Redding Pit Lane 12 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 6.64 · PM2.5 5.608 · PM10 9.078 µg/m³

Green Space 78

Parks Some 1

Sports Pitches Adequate 2

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds None

Services

Schools

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsSt Michael's Hospital5.9 mi

Bristol Royal Infirmary6 mi

Southmead Hospital8.3 mi

Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4.9 mi

Routine referral (median)12 wks

Treated within 18 weeks62.7%

A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%

Nearest GP surgeryChew Medical Practice3.4 mi

GP capacity1,336 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

Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%

available across North Somerset

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

87.8%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

87.8%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

97.1%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate61.4%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed61.4%Unemployed1.5%Retired25.1%Student3.8%Other inactive8.2%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial42.5%Skilled & technical39.7%Routine & elementary17.7%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications16.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.8%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%

Home ownership85%

Among the least-deprived 26% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax North Somerset · 2026-27

A £1,661

B £1,937

C £2,214

D £2,491

E £3,045

F £3,598

G £4,152

H £4,982

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

Nailsea and Backwell 3.4 mi

Parson Street 4.7 mi

Bedminster 5.5 mi

J19 M5 6.3 mi

J3 M32 7.1 mi

Lifestyle

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 Felton (North 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Felton (North Somerset) a nice place to live?

Felton (North Somerset) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Felton (North Somerset) is 43/100, 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 Felton (North Somerset)?

Felton (North Somerset) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 167 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Felton (North Somerset) in context

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Postcode districts in Felton (North Somerset)

BS40 39 ⇄

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