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Living in Heath End: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Heath End is 35/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 9th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the GL12 postcode district.

Against the wider GL12 district average of 43/100, that is 8 points below. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (91) and economic health (80) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see GL12 postcode district.

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Heath End scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
264.2 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 40 crimes
↑ 278% above national average
Other crime 9 crimes
↑ 1315% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 335% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 620% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 205% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tortworth Road 18 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 15 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 14 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
74
Green Space 11
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, CromhallPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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 departmentsLydney & District Hospital9.3 mi
Southmead Hospital9.6 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary11.7 mi
Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.7%
Nearest GP surgerySevern View Family Practice3.4 mi
GP capacity1,518 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)59.1%
available across South Gloucestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.2%Unemployed1.6%Retired16.9%Student2.9%Other inactive22.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.4%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary28.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)18.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.6%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership69.6%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
22
Yate 4.3 mi
Patchway 7.5 mi
Bristol Parkway 7.6 mi
J14 M5 2.2 mi
J14 M5 2.5 mi
J15 M5 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
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 Heath End 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

Townwell 36 0.8 mi away ⇄
Tortworth Green 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
Tytherington 43 1.9 mi away ⇄
Wickwar 37 2.0 mi away ⇄
Charfield 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Falfield 32 2.5 mi away ⇄
Rangeworthy 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Engine Common 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Thornbury 58 3.3 mi away ⇄
Kingswood (Stroud) 51 3.5 mi away ⇄
Stone (Stroud) 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Iron Acton 45 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Heath End a nice place to live?

Heath End has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Heath End is 35/100, 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 Heath End?

Heath End is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 84 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Heath End in context

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Postcode districts in Heath End

GL12 43 ⇄

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