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Living in Iron Acton: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Iron Acton is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 37/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 66/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the BS37 postcode district. The BS37 district averages 57/100, putting Iron Acton 12 points below its own postcode area. On transport specifically, Iron Acton sits 18 points below the BS37 district figure of 55/100. For the surrounding area, see BS37 postcode district.

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Iron Acton scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
66
559 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 65 crimes
↑ 578% above national average
Burglary 21 crimes
↑ 1983% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 908% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 266% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 563% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wotton Road 14 crimes
  2. 2 Nibley Lane 14 crimes
  3. 3 Algars Drive 9 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 7.539 · PM2.5 6.255 · PM10 10.593 µg/m³
73
Green Space 38
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
34
1 school in area · 17 within 4km
1Good
  • Iron Acton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
20
A&E departmentsSouthmead Hospital6.5 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary8.4 mi
St Michael's Hospital8.4 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust4.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryFrome Valley Medical Centre1.8 mi
GP capacity1,834 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
59
Full fibre (FTTP)59.1%
available across South Gloucestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate61.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.6%Unemployed2.5%Retired25.1%Student3.1%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.4%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary19.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.8%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership79.6%
Among the least-deprived 40% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
29
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
37
Yate 1.4 mi
Bristol Parkway 4.3 mi
Patchway 4.6 mi
J19 M4 3.3 mi
J15 M5 3.5 mi
J19 M4 3.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Iron Acton 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

Rangeworthy 42 1.2 mi away ⇄
Engine Common 41 1.2 mi away ⇄
Yate 58 1.8 mi away ⇄
Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne 58 2.0 mi away ⇄
Coalpit Heath 46 2.4 mi away ⇄
Westerleigh 49 2.6 mi away ⇄
Chipping Sodbury 62 3.0 mi away ⇄
Tytherington 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Whiteshill 54 3.4 mi away ⇄
Hambrook (South Gloucestershire) 49 3.8 mi away ⇄
Heath End 35 3.8 mi away ⇄
Rudgeway 46 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Iron Acton a nice place to live?

Iron Acton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Iron Acton is 45/100, 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 Iron Acton?

Iron Acton has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 66/100. There were 161 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Iron Acton?

Among the top-rated schools in Iron Acton is Iron Acton Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Iron Acton in total.

Iron Acton in context

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Postcode districts in Iron Acton

BS37 57 ⇄

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