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Living in Old Sodbury: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Old Sodbury is 37/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 86/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Of the 7 places sharing the BS37 postcode district, Old Sodbury scores lowest. Against the wider BS37 district average of 57/100, that is 20 points below. On economic health specifically, Old Sodbury sits 23 points above the BS37 district figure of 63/100. For the surrounding area, see BS37 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Old Sodbury scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
617.5 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 64 crimes
↑ 666% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↑ 555% above national average
Burglary 17 crimes
↑ 1834% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 758% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 735% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Horton Road 17 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 14 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 13 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Old Sodbury Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    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 Hospital9.3 mi
Southmead Hospital10.1 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary11.1 mi
Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust4.8 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.7%
Nearest GP surgeryWest Walk Surgery2.6 mi
GP capacity1,767 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)59.1%
available across South Gloucestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
1.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
1.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate61%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61%Unemployed1.4%Retired26.9%Student3.2%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.3%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary16.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.4%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership71.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
29
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 South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Yate 3.4 mi
Bristol Parkway 8.2 mi
Patchway 8.9 mi
J18 M4 2.1 mi
J18 M4 2.2 mi
J19 M4 7.1 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Old Sodbury 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

Chipping Sodbury 62 1.7 mi away ⇄
Tormarton 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Yate 58 2.9 mi away ⇄
Badminton 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Acton Turville 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Westerleigh 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hawkesbury Upton 38 3.8 mi away ⇄
Engine Common 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
West Kington 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Rangeworthy 42 4.5 mi away ⇄
Wickwar 37 4.5 mi away ⇄
Pucklechurch 39 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Sodbury a nice place to live?

Old Sodbury has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Old Sodbury is 37/100, 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 Old Sodbury?

Old Sodbury is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 155 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Old Sodbury?

Among the top-rated schools in Old Sodbury is Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Old Sodbury in total.

Old Sodbury in context

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Postcode districts in Old Sodbury

BS37 57 ⇄

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