Town Pop. 5,919

Living in Paulton: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Paulton is 54/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 51/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 72/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 9 places in the BS39 postcode district. The BS39 district averages 49/100, putting Paulton 5 points above its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 24 points above the BS39 district's 27/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: BS39 postcode district.

54
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Paulton scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
69.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 171 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 77 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Public order 46 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 28 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Vehicle crime 27 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 62 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 30 crimes
  2. 2 Old Mills Industrial Estate 18 crimes
  3. 3 Cerutti Close 18 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.1 µg/m³
77
Green Space 28
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
34
2 schools in area · 17 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Paulton Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Paulton Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

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
51
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital7 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary10.9 mi
St Michael's Hospital11 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust3.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,781 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
63
Full fibre (FTTP)72%
available across Bath and North East Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
80.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 155 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate62.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.1%Unemployed2.3%Retired24.1%Student3.5%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.5%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary31.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.3%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership72.4%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Bath and North East Somerset · 2026-27
A £1,589
B £1,853
C £2,118
D £2,383
E £2,913
F £3,442
G £3,972
H £4,766
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
49
Oldfield Park 7.3 mi
Keynsham 7.8 mi
Bath Spa 8 mi
J3 M32 11.4 mi
J3 M32 11.6 mi
J2 M32 11.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £300,000 57
Detached £378,500 18
Semi-detached £308,000 17
Terraced £257,500 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£166k £244k £324k £402k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hallatrow 51 1.0 mi away ⇄
High Littleton 52 1.3 mi away ⇄
Farrington Gurney 50 1.4 mi away ⇄
Midsomer Norton 57 1.6 mi away ⇄
Timsbury (Bath and North East Somerset) 47 1.8 mi away ⇄
Temple Cloud 51 2.1 mi away ⇄
Radstock 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
Clutton 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Farmborough 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Chilcompton 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Peasedown St John 53 3.4 mi away ⇄
Stratton-on-the-Fosse 47 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Paulton a nice place to live?

Paulton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Paulton 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 Paulton?

Paulton has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 411 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Paulton?

Among the top-rated schools in Paulton is Paulton Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Paulton in total.

What are house prices like in Paulton?

The current median house price in Paulton is £300,000, around 5% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £378,500, semi-detached £308,000, terraced £257,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%. There were 57 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Paulton in context

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Postcode districts in Paulton

BS39 49 ⇄

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