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Living in Limpley Stoke: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Limpley Stoke comes out at 49/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 93/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Limpley Stoke places 6th of 12 in the BA2 postcode district. Against the wider BA2 district average of 60/100, that is 11 points below. Its economic health score runs 23 points above the BA2 district's 70/100. For the surrounding area, see BA2 postcode district.

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Limpley Stoke scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
123.3 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 31 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 128% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 194% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Brassknocker Hill 13 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 11 crimes
  3. 3 Mill Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.1 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Freshford Church SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
23
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital4.2 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary14.1 mi
St Michael's Hospital14.2 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryCombe Down Surgery1.8 mi
GP capacity2,387 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
88.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 45 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
93
Employment rate52.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.9%Unemployed2.3%Retired29.7%Student9.2%Other inactive5.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial58.4%Skilled & technical30.4%Routine & elementary11.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)13.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)54.9%Apprenticeship2.8%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership80.5%
Among the least-deprived 14% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
32
Council tax Wiltshire · 2026-27
A £1,715
B £2,000
C £2,286
D £2,572
E £3,144
F £3,715
G £4,287
H £5,144
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
45
Freshford 0.6 mi
Avoncliff 1.4 mi
Bradford-on-Avon 2.6 mi
J18 M4 10.9 mi
J18 M4 11 mi
J2 M32 14 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 11

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Limpley Stoke 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

Freshford 50 0.5 mi away ⇄
Monkton Combe 50 1.0 mi away ⇄
Winsley 49 1.0 mi away ⇄
Westwood 43 1.6 mi away ⇄
Bradford-on-Avon 59 2.7 mi away ⇄
Norton St Philip 33 3.1 mi away ⇄
Wellow (Bath and North East Somerset) 48 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bathampton 61 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bath 62 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bathford 54 3.8 mi away ⇄
Lower Wraxall 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
Batheaston 58 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Limpley Stoke a nice place to live?

Limpley Stoke has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Limpley Stoke is 49/100, 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 Limpley Stoke?

Limpley Stoke is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 108 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Limpley Stoke?

Among the top-rated schools in Limpley Stoke is Freshford Church School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Limpley Stoke in total.

Limpley Stoke in context

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Postcode districts in Limpley Stoke

BA2 60 ⇄

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