Town Pop. 8,533

Living in Patchway: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Patchway scores 54/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 67/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 10/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Patchway places 2nd of 4 in the BS10 postcode district. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (84). On the national picture that lands Patchway in the top quarter of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see BS10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
10
290.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Shoplifting 866 crimes
↑ 1201% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 603 crimes
↑ 112% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 262 crimes
↑ 102% above national average
Other theft 179 crimes
↑ 239% above national average
Public order 164 crimes
↑ 195% above national average
other 407 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 592 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 344 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 110 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 11.5 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
69
Green Space 76
Parks Ample 33
Sports Pitches Ample 17
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 13

Services

Schools
63
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 19 in area · 35 within 4km
1Outstanding15Good3Ungraded
  • Almondsbury Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Blaise High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Bowsland Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Bradley Stoke Community SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Brentry Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Callicroft Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Charlton Wood Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Coniston Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Filton Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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
61
A&E departmentsSouthmead Hospital1.6 mi
St Michael's Hospital4 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary4.1 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryBradley Stoke Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity7,657 patients per GP
1dentist6pharmacies

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
84
Full fibre (FTTP)59.1%
available across South Gloucestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 358 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
51
Employment rate62.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.7%Unemployed2.5%Retired21.5%Student3.2%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.9%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary33.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.9%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership67.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 C
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
66
Patchway 1 mi
Filton Abbey Wood 2.1 mi
Bristol Parkway 2.1 mi
J17 M5 0.8 mi
J16 M5 1.2 mi
J17 M5 1.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
67
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 35
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 20
Retail Shopping Ample 205
Takeaways Ample 30
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £301,500 113
Detached £425,000 11
Semi-detached £325,000 31
Terraced £304,700 46
Flat / Maisonette £225,000 25
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£197k £276k £358k £437k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Filton 64 1.3 mi away ⇄
Easter Compton 35 1.5 mi away ⇄
Bradley Stoke 68 1.5 mi away ⇄
Almondsbury 52 1.8 mi away ⇄
Stoke Gifford 74 2.3 mi away ⇄
Marsh Common 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hambrook (South Gloucestershire) 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Tockington 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Pilning 33 3.4 mi away ⇄
Whiteshill 54 3.4 mi away ⇄
Severn Beach 35 3.4 mi away ⇄
Olveston 42 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Patchway a nice place to live?

Patchway is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Patchway is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Patchway?

Crime levels in Patchway are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 10/100. There were 2,481 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Patchway?

Among the top-rated schools in Patchway are Almondsbury Church of England Primary School, Blaise High School and Bowsland Green Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 19 rated schools in Patchway in total.

What are house prices like in Patchway?

The current median house price in Patchway is £301,500, around 6% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £425,000, semi-detached £325,000, terraced £304,700, flat £225,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%. There were 113 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Patchway in context

See where Patchway ranks among the best places to live in Gloucestershire

Postcode districts in Patchway

BS10 56 ⇄
BS32 56 ⇄
BS34 60 ⇄

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