Town Pop. 630

Living in Norton St Philip: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Norton St Philip is 33/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 22/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That places it last of the 12 scored places in the BA2 postcode district.

Against the wider BA2 district average of 60/100, that is 27 points below. Its safety score runs 52 points above the BA2 district's 41/100. That is 17 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BA2 postcode district.

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Norton St Philip scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
117.5 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 33 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 263% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fullwell Close 9 crimes
  2. 2 Fortescue Street 7 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 6 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.748 · PM2.5 5.724 · PM10 9.735 µg/m³
77
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Norton St Philip Church of England First 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
3
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital6.5 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary15.7 mi
St Michael's Hospital15.8 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust3.9 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryBeckington Family Practice3.1 mi
GP capacity1,201 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
22
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
43.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
43.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate56.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.4%Unemployed2.3%Retired29.6%Student4.2%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.6%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary14.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.8%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership77%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax Somerset · 2026-27
A £1,707
B £1,992
C £2,276
D £2,561
E £3,130
F £3,699
G £4,268
H £5,122
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
6
Freshford 3 mi
Avoncliff 3.3 mi
Bradford-on-Avon 4.4 mi
J18 M4 13.9 mi
J18 M4 13.9 mi
J3 M32 15.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £795,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£530k £572k £615k £657k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Rode 42 2.3 mi away ⇄
Freshford 50 2.5 mi away ⇄
Wellow (Bath and North East Somerset) 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Westwood 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Beckington 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Limpley Stoke 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Buckland Dinham 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Winsley 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Monkton Combe 50 3.8 mi away ⇄
Southwick (Wiltshire) 46 4.0 mi away ⇄
Peasedown St John 53 4.4 mi away ⇄
Bradford-on-Avon 59 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Norton St Philip a nice place to live?

Norton St Philip has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Norton St Philip is 33/100, 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 Norton St Philip?

Norton St Philip is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 74 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Norton St Philip?

Among the top-rated schools in Norton St Philip is Norton St Philip Church of England First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Norton St Philip in total.

What are house prices like in Norton St Philip?

The current median house price in Norton St Philip is £795,000, around 179% above the England and Wales average.

Norton St Philip in context

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Postcode districts in Norton St Philip

BA2 60 ⇄

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