Town Pop. 1,334

Living in Kewstoke: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kewstoke comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 56/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 21/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That places it last of the 3 scored places in the BS22 postcode district. The BS22 district averages 62/100, putting Kewstoke 24 points below its own postcode area. Its transport score runs 19 points below the BS22 district's 75/100. For the surrounding area, see BS22 postcode district.

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Kewstoke scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
21
191.2 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 153 crimes
↑ 244% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 34 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Public order 33 crimes
↑ 280% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 174 crimes
  2. 2 Beach Road 19 crimes
  3. 3 Orchard Close 11 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 8.2 µg/m³
80
Green Space 24
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
32
2 schools in area · 20 within 4km
2Ungraded
  • Kewstoke Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Worlebury St Pauls Church SchoolPrimary
    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
28
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital2.9 mi
St Michael's Hospital16.4 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary16.5 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust3.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Milton Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity2,087 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
32
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across North Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
60.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
60.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 43 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate50.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.5%Unemployed2.3%Retired34.4%Student2.9%Other inactive9.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.4%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary27.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)27%Apprenticeship8%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership79.1%
Among the most-deprived 36% 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 D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
56
Weston Milton 1.7 mi
Weston-super-Mare 1.9 mi
Yatton 5.9 mi
J21 M5 3 mi
J21 M5 3 mi
J20 M5 6.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
42
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Kewstoke 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

Weston-super-Mare 56 1.7 mi away ⇄
West Wick 56 2.8 mi away ⇄
Locking 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hutton (North Somerset) 57 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bleadon 50 4.4 mi away ⇄
Banwell 41 4.8 mi away ⇄
Lympsham 42 6.0 mi away ⇄
Yatton 46 6.1 mi away ⇄
Clevedon 57 6.4 mi away ⇄
Berrow and Brean 26 6.5 mi away ⇄
Winscombe and Sandford 49 6.6 mi away ⇄
Congresbury 41 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kewstoke a nice place to live?

Kewstoke has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kewstoke is 38/100, 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 Kewstoke?

Crime levels in Kewstoke are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 21/100. There were 255 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Kewstoke in context

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Postcode districts in Kewstoke

BS22 62 ⇄

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