Town Pop. 728

Living in Pensford: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pensford comes out at 46/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Pensford most outperforms the national norm: 77/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 9 places in the BS39 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 31 points above the BS39 district's 46/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). Wider context for the surrounding area: BS39 postcode district.

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Pensford scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
68.7 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 17 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hillcrest 9 crimes
  2. 2 Publow Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 Birchwood Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 5.536 · PM2.5 5.756 · PM10 9.589 µg/m³
77
Green Space 80
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Pensford Primary 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
3
A&E departmentsBristol Royal Infirmary5.7 mi
St Michael's Hospital5.8 mi
Royal United Hospital6.8 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryStockwood Medical Centre2.7 mi
GP capacity1,559 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
77
Full fibre (FTTP)72%
available across Bath and North East Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 39 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate63.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.2%Unemployed2.2%Retired24.5%Student2.7%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.5%Skilled & technical37.9%Routine & elementary18.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.6%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership76.4%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
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
20
Keynsham 3.9 mi
Parson Street 4.9 mi
Bedminster 5.1 mi
J3 M32 6.4 mi
J3 M32 6.7 mi
J2 M32 6.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Pensford 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

Whitchurch (Bath and North East Somerset) 62 2.3 mi away ⇄
Chew Magna 55 2.7 mi away ⇄
Clutton 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Farmborough 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bishop Sutton 51 3.3 mi away ⇄
Keynsham 57 3.5 mi away ⇄
Temple Cloud 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
High Littleton 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Chew Stoke 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Dundry 51 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hallatrow 51 4.3 mi away ⇄
Timsbury (Bath and North East Somerset) 47 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pensford a nice place to live?

Pensford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pensford is 46/100, 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 Pensford?

Pensford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 50 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pensford?

Among the top-rated schools in Pensford is Pensford Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Pensford in total.

Pensford in context

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Postcode districts in Pensford

BS39 49 ⇄

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