Town Pop. 6,325

Living in Peasedown St John: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Peasedown St John comes out at 53/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 62/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Peasedown St John places 3rd of 12 in the BA2 postcode district.

The BA2 district averages 60/100, putting Peasedown St John 7 points below its own postcode area. Safety (87) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: lifestyle (26) and schools (28). Wider context for the surrounding area: BA2 postcode district.

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Peasedown St John scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
61.3 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 192 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 60 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Public order 35 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Shoplifting 26 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
other 48 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 51 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 25 crimes
  3. 3 Frederick Avenue 24 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
76
Green Space 20
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
28
2 schools in area · 9 within 4km
2Good
  • Peasedown St John Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Shoscombe Church 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
62
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital5 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary11.5 mi
St Michael's Hospital11.6 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
1 GP surgery in area 3 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
50
Full fibre (FTTP)72%
available across Bath and North East Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 134 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate62.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.4%Unemployed2.6%Retired22.4%Student4.2%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.6%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary26.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.4%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership74.2%
Among the least-deprived 34% 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
31
Oldfield Park 4.8 mi
Bath Spa 5.2 mi
Freshford 5.7 mi
J3 M32 12.2 mi
J3 M32 12.2 mi
J2 M32 12.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £317,250 44
Detached £438,000 18
Terraced £282,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£241k £313k £388k £461k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Radstock 51 2.1 mi away ⇄
Wellow (Bath and North East Somerset) 48 2.2 mi away ⇄
Timsbury (Bath and North East Somerset) 47 2.4 mi away ⇄
Midsomer Norton 57 3.3 mi away ⇄
Farmborough 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Paulton 54 3.4 mi away ⇄
High Littleton 52 3.8 mi away ⇄
Newton St Loe 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hallatrow 51 4.2 mi away ⇄
Norton St Philip 33 4.4 mi away ⇄
Farrington Gurney 50 4.7 mi away ⇄
Corston (Bath and North East Somerset) 47 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Peasedown St John a nice place to live?

Peasedown St John is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Peasedown St John is 53/100, 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 Peasedown St John?

Peasedown St John is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 388 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Peasedown St John?

Among the top-rated schools in Peasedown St John are Peasedown St John Primary School and Shoscombe Church School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Peasedown St John in total.

What are house prices like in Peasedown St John?

The current median house price in Peasedown St John is £317,250, around 11% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £438,000, terraced £282,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 44 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Peasedown St John in context

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Postcode districts in Peasedown St John

BA2 60 ⇄

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