Town Pop. 11,612

Living in Filton: Liveability Score 64/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Filton is 64/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where Filton most outperforms the national norm: 77/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 29/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the BS34 postcode district, Filton ranks 3rd. That sits 14 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Broadband (90) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see BS34 postcode district.

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Filton scores 64 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
29
157.9 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 709 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 215 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Public order 175 crimes
↑ 132% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 166 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Other theft 127 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
other 441 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 111 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 80 crimes
  3. 3 New Road 60 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 12 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 10.8 µg/m³
69
Green Space 77
Parks Ample 45
Sports Pitches Ample 23
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
75
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 16 in area · 48 within 4km
14Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Brentry Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Callicroft Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Charborough Road Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Charlton Wood Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Elmfield School for Deaf ChildrenSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Filton Avenue Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Filton Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Fonthill Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Little Stoke Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
68
A&E departmentsSouthmead Hospital0.5 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary2.9 mi
St Michael's Hospital2.9 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryMendip Vale Medical Practice - Monks Park1.2 mi
GP capacity6,538 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)59.1%
available across South Gloucestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 232 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate58.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.3%Unemployed4.3%Retired15.9%Student10.9%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.7%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary30.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.3%Level 3 (A levels)22.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.4%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership50.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
77
Filton Abbey Wood 0.8 mi
Patchway 1.1 mi
Bristol Parkway 1.3 mi
J17 M5 1.7 mi
J17 M5 2 mi
J1 M32 2.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
77
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 16
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 11
Retail Shopping Ample 65
Takeaways Ample 23
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £326,500 58
Semi-detached £351,250 19
Terraced £319,000 26
Flat / Maisonette £202,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced Flat
£149k £232k £317k £401k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Stoke Gifford 74 1.3 mi away ⇄
Patchway 54 1.3 mi away ⇄
Bradley Stoke 68 1.8 mi away ⇄
Hambrook (South Gloucestershire) 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Easter Compton 35 2.6 mi away ⇄
Whiteshill 54 2.7 mi away ⇄
Almondsbury 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Marsh Common 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne 58 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bristol 65 3.9 mi away ⇄
Kingswood and Fishponds 66 4.3 mi away ⇄
Severn Beach 35 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Filton a nice place to live?

Filton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Filton is 64/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Filton?

Crime levels in Filton are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 29/100. There were 1,833 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Filton?

Among the top-rated schools in Filton are Brentry Primary School, Callicroft Primary School and Charborough Road Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 16 rated schools in Filton in total.

What are house prices like in Filton?

The current median house price in Filton is £326,500, around 15% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £351,250, terraced £319,000, flat £202,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%. There were 58 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Filton in context

See where Filton ranks among the best places to live in Gloucestershire

Postcode districts in Filton

BS34 60 ⇄
BS7 70 ⇄

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