Town Pop. 659

Living in Olveston: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Olveston is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Olveston most outperforms the national norm: 92/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 28/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the BS35 postcode district. On economic health specifically, Olveston sits 24 points above the BS35 district figure of 68/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: BS35 postcode district.

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Olveston scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
121.4 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 28 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 242% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 124% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 111% above national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 280% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Passage Road 32 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 10 crimes
  3. 3 Fernhill 7 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 7.173 · PM2.5 6.047 · PM10 10.456 µg/m³
74
Green Space 50
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Olveston Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsSouthmead Hospital5.6 mi
St Michael's Hospital8.2 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary8.2 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryAlmondsbury Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity1,901 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
28
Full fibre (FTTP)59.1%
available across South Gloucestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
53%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
53%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
92
Employment rate56.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.7%Unemployed2.2%Retired32.2%Student2.9%Other inactive6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.4%Skilled & technical29.3%Routine & elementary14.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.5%Level 3 (A levels)14.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.8%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership85.9%
Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
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 D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
21
Pilning 2.8 mi
Patchway 3.9 mi
Severn Beach 4.1 mi
J21 M4 0.9 mi
J20 M4 1.9 mi
J1 M48 2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Olveston 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

Tockington 43 0.6 mi away ⇄
Rudgeway 46 1.6 mi away ⇄
Almondsbury 52 1.9 mi away ⇄
Alveston 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Pilning 33 3.1 mi away ⇄
Thornbury 58 3.3 mi away ⇄
Oldbury-on-Severn 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Easter Compton 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bradley Stoke 68 3.5 mi away ⇄
Patchway 54 3.5 mi away ⇄
Marsh Common 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Tytherington 43 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Olveston a nice place to live?

Olveston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Olveston is 42/100, 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 Olveston?

Olveston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 80 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Olveston?

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

Olveston in context

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Postcode districts in Olveston

BS35 45 ⇄

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