Town Pop. 1,478

Living in North Bradley: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

North Bradley comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 36/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 32/100 versus a median of 47/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 9 places in the BA14 postcode district. Its transport score runs 11 points below the BA14 district's 47/100. Safety (90) and economic health (80) sit at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: BA14 postcode district.

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North Bradley scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
85.9 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 30 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Shoplifting 26 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 26 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 46 crimes
  2. 2 Fairwood Road 14 crimes
  3. 3 Mead Court 7 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 9.4 µg/m³
76
Green Space 12
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
32
3 schools in area · 17 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Holbrook Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • North Bradley CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • The Grove Primary 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
16
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital10 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary19.9 mi
St Michael's Hospital20 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryLovemead Group Practice1.4 mi
GP capacity1,832 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
50
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate54.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.2%Unemployed0.9%Retired34.8%Student2.7%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.9%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary22.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)32%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership85.7%
Among the least-deprived 21% 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
36
Trowbridge 1.6 mi
Westbury 2.2 mi
Dilton Marsh 3.4 mi
J18 M4 15.3 mi
J17 M4 15.3 mi
J17 M4 15.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in North Bradley 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

Southwick (Wiltshire) 46 1.3 mi away ⇄
West Ashton 27 1.3 mi away ⇄
Trowbridge 54 1.6 mi away ⇄
Westbury (Wiltshire) 50 2.4 mi away ⇄
Steeple Ashton 25 3.1 mi away ⇄
Rode 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Dilton Marsh 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bradford-on-Avon 59 3.9 mi away ⇄
Semington 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bratton 28 3.9 mi away ⇄
Westwood 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Keevil 25 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is North Bradley a nice place to live?

North Bradley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for North Bradley is 48/100, 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 North Bradley?

North Bradley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 127 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in North Bradley?

Among the top-rated schools in North Bradley are Holbrook Primary School and North Bradley CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in North Bradley in total.

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Postcode districts in North Bradley

BA14 51 ⇄

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