Town Pop. 152,970

Living in Kingswood and Fishponds: Liveability Score 66/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kingswood and Fishponds is 66/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where Kingswood and Fishponds most outperforms the national norm: 78/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 46/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That sits 16 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BS15 postcode district.

66
OUT OF 100
Good
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Kingswood and Fishponds scores 66 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
46
98 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 5,796 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 2,032 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Public order 1,402 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Shoplifting 1,246 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 1,156 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
other 3,356 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 633 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 371 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 293 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 10.3 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³
70
Green Space 55
Parks Ample 96
Sports Pitches Ample 116
Allotments Ample 28
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Ample 31
Bowling Greens Ample 4
Playgrounds Ample 71

Services

Schools
79
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 75 in area
3Outstanding54Good8Requires Improvement10Ungraded
  • Beacon Rise Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Bromley Heath Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Frome Vale AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Air Balloon Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Avanti Gardens SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Barrs Court Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Begbrook Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Blackhorse Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Briarwood SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Bristol Brunel AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
74
A&E departmentsSouthmead Hospital1.6 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary2 mi
St Michael's Hospital2.1 mi
Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.7%
11 GP surgeries in area 13 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,649 patients per GP
17dentists22pharmacies

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
77
Full fibre (FTTP)59.1%
available across South Gloucestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 3,461 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate61.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.7%Unemployed2.7%Retired21.3%Student4.5%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.5%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary27.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.3%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership69.2%
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
78
Stapleton Road 2.8 mi
Lawrence Hill 2.8 mi
Ashley Down 3.3 mi
J1 M32 2.5 mi
J2 M32 2.6 mi
J2 M32 2.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
71
Pubs & Bars Ample 71
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 82
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 94
Retail Shopping Ample 515
Takeaways Ample 117
Fitness Ample 64

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £325,000 1,129
Detached £479,000 150
Semi-detached £351,000 342
Terraced £320,000 458
Flat / Maisonette £189,950 179
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£177k £290k £407k £520k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hambrook (South Gloucestershire) 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
Whiteshill 54 2.9 mi away ⇄
Pucklechurch 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Wick (South Gloucestershire) 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Stoke Gifford 74 3.3 mi away ⇄
Coalpit Heath 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bitton 46 3.6 mi away ⇄
Upton Cheyney 46 3.9 mi away ⇄
Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne 58 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bristol 65 4.0 mi away ⇄
Keynsham 57 4.1 mi away ⇄
Westerleigh 49 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingswood and Fishponds a nice place to live?

Yes, Kingswood and Fishponds is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Kingswood and Fishponds is 66/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Kingswood and Fishponds?

Kingswood and Fishponds has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 46/100. There were 14,988 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kingswood and Fishponds?

Among the top-rated schools in Kingswood and Fishponds are Beacon Rise Primary School, Bromley Heath Infant School and Frome Vale Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 75 rated schools in Kingswood and Fishponds in total.

What are house prices like in Kingswood and Fishponds?

The current median house price in Kingswood and Fishponds is £325,000, around 14% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £479,000, semi-detached £351,000, terraced £320,000, flat £189,950. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 1,129 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Kingswood and Fishponds in context

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Postcode districts in Kingswood and Fishponds

BS15 66 ⇄
BS16 64 ⇄
BS30 63 ⇄
BS36 58 ⇄
BS5 64 ⇄

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