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Living in Monkton Combe: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Monkton Combe is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 93/100 against a national town median of 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 12 scored places sharing the BA2 postcode district, Monkton Combe ranks 4th. It scores 10 points below the BA2 postcode district as a whole, which averages 60/100. Its economic health score runs 23 points above the BA2 district's 70/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: BA2 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Monkton Combe scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
480 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
↑ 314% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↑ 602% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 789% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 1043% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 474% 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 7.262 · PM2.5 5.871 · PM10 9.416 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 18 within 4km
1Good
  • Ralph Allen SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    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 Hospital3.6 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary13.4 mi
St Michael's Hospital13.6 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.7 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryCombe Down Surgery0.9 mi
GP capacity2,462 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)72%
available across Bath and North East Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
78.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
78.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
78.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 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
51
Council tax Bath and North East Somerset · 2026-27
A £1,589
B £1,853
C £2,118
D £2,383
E £2,913
F £3,442
G £3,972
H £4,766
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 1.5 mi
Bath Spa 2 mi
Avoncliff 2.3 mi
J18 M4 10 mi
J18 M4 10.1 mi
J2 M32 13 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Monkton Combe 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

Limpley Stoke 49 1.0 mi away ⇄
Freshford 50 1.5 mi away ⇄
Winsley 49 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bath 62 2.4 mi away ⇄
Bathampton 61 2.5 mi away ⇄
Westwood 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bathford 54 3.1 mi away ⇄
Wellow (Bath and North East Somerset) 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bradford-on-Avon 59 3.4 mi away ⇄
Batheaston 58 3.6 mi away ⇄
Norton St Philip 33 3.8 mi away ⇄
Lower Wraxall 39 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Monkton Combe a nice place to live?

Monkton Combe is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Monkton Combe is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Monkton Combe?

Monkton Combe 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 Monkton Combe?

Among the top-rated schools in Monkton Combe is Ralph Allen School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Monkton Combe in total.

Monkton Combe in context

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Postcode districts in Monkton Combe

BA2 60 ⇄

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