Town Pop. 892

Living in Marshfield (South Gloucestershire): Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Marshfield (South Gloucestershire) is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 89/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. 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 11 places in the SN14 postcode district. Marshfield (South Gloucestershire) is a place of extremes: 95/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider SN14 district average of 54/100, that is 14 points below. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SN14 postcode district.

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Marshfield (South Gloucestershire) scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
40.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 10 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 189% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Public order 2 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hay Street 10 crimes
  2. 2 High Street 4 crimes
  3. 3 Chippenham Road 3 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area
1Good
  • Marshfield Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital5.5 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary11.5 mi
Southmead Hospital11.5 mi
Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust5.4 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.7%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs Prees, Weldon & Hogg3.9 mi
GP capacity1,356 patients per GP
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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
2.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
2.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 46 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate58%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58%Unemployed1.7%Retired29.5%Student4%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53%Skilled & technical31.4%Routine & elementary15.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)12.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)50.9%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership76.2%
Among the least-deprived 22% of areas in England
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 Southern 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
14
Bath Spa 6.1 mi
Oldfield Park 6.3 mi
Yate 7.3 mi
J18 M4 2.9 mi
J18 M4 3.3 mi
J17 M4 8.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Marshfield (South Gloucestershire) 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

Colerne 44 2.2 mi away ⇄
West Kington 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Tormarton 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Batheaston 58 3.8 mi away ⇄
Box (Wiltshire) 46 4.3 mi away ⇄
Bathford 54 4.4 mi away ⇄
Bathampton 61 4.8 mi away ⇄
Upper Castle Combe 34 4.8 mi away ⇄
Acton Turville 42 4.9 mi away ⇄
Wick (South Gloucestershire) 49 4.9 mi away ⇄
Rudloe 50 5.0 mi away ⇄
Old Sodbury 37 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Marshfield (South Gloucestershire) a nice place to live?

Marshfield (South Gloucestershire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Marshfield (South Gloucestershire) is 40/100, 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 Marshfield (South Gloucestershire)?

Marshfield (South Gloucestershire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 36 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Marshfield (South Gloucestershire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Marshfield (South Gloucestershire) is Marshfield Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Marshfield (South Gloucestershire) in total.

Marshfield (South Gloucestershire) in context

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Postcode districts in Marshfield (South Gloucestershire)

SN14 54 ⇄

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