Town Pop. 1,572

Living in Pucklechurch: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pucklechurch scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That places it last of the 7 scored places in the BS16 postcode district.

The BS16 district averages 64/100, putting Pucklechurch 25 points below its own postcode area. Its transport score runs 43 points below the BS16 district's 78/100. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: BS16 postcode district.

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Pucklechurch scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
76
120.9 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 81 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 25 crimes
↑ 134% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
other 32 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 23 crimes
  2. 2 Shortwood Road 14 crimes
  3. 3 Abson Road 11 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 7.746 · PM2.5 6.306 · PM10 10.897 µg/m³
73
Green Space 17
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Pucklechurch CofE VC 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
20
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital6.2 mi
Southmead Hospital6.4 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary6.7 mi
Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.7%
Nearest GP surgeryEmersons Green Medical Centre2 mi
GP capacity1,821 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)59.1%
available across South Gloucestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
8.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
8.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 62 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate50.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.4%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.6%Student3.3%Other inactive16.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary23.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.9%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership77.6%
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 D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
35
Yate 3.9 mi
Bristol Parkway 5.1 mi
Keynsham 5.3 mi
J18 M4 3.3 mi
J19 M4 3.9 mi
J1 M32 4.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
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 £293,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All
£266k £299k £334k £368k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Wick (South Gloucestershire) 49 2.1 mi away ⇄
Westerleigh 49 2.2 mi away ⇄
Coalpit Heath 46 2.5 mi away ⇄
Kingswood and Fishponds 66 3.1 mi away ⇄
Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne 58 3.7 mi away ⇄
Whiteshill 54 3.8 mi away ⇄
Chipping Sodbury 62 4.0 mi away ⇄
Upton Cheyney 46 4.0 mi away ⇄
Hambrook (South Gloucestershire) 49 4.1 mi away ⇄
Yate 58 4.1 mi away ⇄
Bitton 46 4.3 mi away ⇄
Tormarton 44 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pucklechurch a nice place to live?

Pucklechurch has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pucklechurch is 39/100, 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 Pucklechurch?

Pucklechurch is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 76/100. There were 190 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pucklechurch?

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

What are house prices like in Pucklechurch?

The current median house price in Pucklechurch is £293,000, in line with the England and Wales average.

Pucklechurch in context

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Postcode districts in Pucklechurch

BS16 64 ⇄

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