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Living in Oldbury-on-Severn: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Oldbury-on-Severn is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 94/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 24/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the BS35 postcode district. Its economic health score runs 26 points above the BS35 district's 68/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (95). Wider context for the surrounding area: BS35 postcode district.

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Oldbury-on-Severn scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
168.5 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 21 crimes
↑ 136% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 434% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 188% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 142% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Down 10 crimes
  2. 2 Woodend Lane 8 crimes
  3. 3 Kington Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.104 · PM2.5 5.599 · PM10 9.003 µg/m³
78
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary 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
21
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital6.5 mi
Southmead Hospital8.9 mi
St Michael's Hospital11.5 mi
Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust5.5 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.7%
Nearest GP surgerySt Mary Street Surgery2.3 mi
GP capacity1,518 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
24
Full fibre (FTTP)59.1%
available across South Gloucestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
46.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
46.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
94
Employment rate55.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.9%Unemployed1.4%Retired33.4%Student4.6%Other inactive4.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.9%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary14.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.4%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership81.2%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
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
24
Chepstow 4.7 mi
Pilning 5.7 mi
Lydney 6 mi
J1 M48 3 mi
J1 M48 3.1 mi
J21 M4 4.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Oldbury-on-Severn 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

Oldbury Naite 0 1.3 mi away ⇄
Thornbury 58 2.5 mi away ⇄
Alveston 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Olveston 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Tockington 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Rudgeway 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Beachley 54 3.9 mi away ⇄
Tutshill and Sedbury 59 4.3 mi away ⇄
Tytherington 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Falfield 32 4.5 mi away ⇄
Woodcroft 48 4.7 mi away ⇄
Stone (Stroud) 40 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Oldbury-on-Severn a nice place to live?

Oldbury-on-Severn has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Oldbury-on-Severn is 45/100, 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 Oldbury-on-Severn?

Oldbury-on-Severn is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 45 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Oldbury-on-Severn?

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

Oldbury-on-Severn in context

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Postcode districts in Oldbury-on-Severn

BS35 45 ⇄

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