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Living in Flax Bourton: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Flax Bourton comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 85/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Schools falls furthest short: 7/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the BS48 postcode district, Flax Bourton ranks 4th. Against the wider BS48 district average of 53/100, that is 9 points below. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: BS48 postcode district.

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Flax Bourton scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
166.2 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 25 crimes
↑ 123% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
Drugs 4 crimes
↑ 261% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 75% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 7 crimes
  2. 2 Castle Close 5 crimes
  3. 3 B3130 5 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
75
Green Space 75
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Flax Bourton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

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
3
A&E departmentsSt Michael's Hospital5 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary5.1 mi
Southmead Hospital6.9 mi
Hospital waitsFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
Nearest GP surgeryTyntesfield Medical Group2.5 mi
GP capacity1,493 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
74
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across North Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate61.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.6%Unemployed2.1%Retired25%Student4.5%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.5%Skilled & technical30.8%Routine & elementary12.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.3%Level 3 (A levels)14.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)54.8%Apprenticeship3.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.3%
Home ownership84.7%
Among the least-deprived 20% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
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 E
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
22
Nailsea and Backwell 1.8 mi
Parson Street 4.4 mi
Shirehampton 4.5 mi
J19 M5 3.9 mi
J19 M5 4 mi
J18 M5 5.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars None
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 Flax Bourton 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

Cambridge Batch 42 0.6 mi away ⇄
Backwell 50 1.4 mi away ⇄
Failand 49 1.5 mi away ⇄
Barrow Gurney 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Long Ashton 51 2.2 mi away ⇄
Nailsea 58 2.4 mi away ⇄
Felton (North Somerset) 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
West Hill (North Somerset) 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Downside 31 2.7 mi away ⇄
Winford (North Somerset) 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Abbots Leigh 60 3.4 mi away ⇄
Dundry 51 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Flax Bourton a nice place to live?

Flax Bourton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Flax Bourton 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 Flax Bourton?

Flax Bourton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Flax Bourton in context

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Postcode districts in Flax Bourton

BS48 53 ⇄

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