Town Pop. 10,735

Living in Radstock: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Radstock comes out at 51/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 56/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 48/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 9 places in the BA3 postcode district. No category drops below 41/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. Its healthcare score runs 11 points above the BA3 district's 45/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BA3 postcode district.

51
OUT OF 100
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
48
114.2 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 553 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 198 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Public order 123 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 86 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Other theft 62 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 204 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 A362 72 crimes
  2. 2 Huish Close 44 crimes
  3. 3 Wells Road 37 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
75
Green Space 29
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Ample 14
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 14

Services

Schools
57
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 14 in area · 20 within 4km
1Outstanding11Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Norton Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Fosse Way SchoolSpecial · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Midsomer Norton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Norton Hill AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Somerset Studio SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Somervale Secondary SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St John's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Nicholas Church SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Trinity Church SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Welton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
56
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital6.7 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary12.2 mi
St Michael's Hospital12.3 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
2 GP surgeries in area 5 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,781 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
74.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
76.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 282 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate62.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.9%Unemployed2.5%Retired20.3%Student4.4%Other inactive9.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary35.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.3%Level 3 (A levels)19.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.4%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership68.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
42
Oldfield Park 6.9 mi
Bath Spa 7.3 mi
Freshford 7.5 mi
J3 M32 13.2 mi
J3 M32 13.4 mi
J2 M32 13.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
41
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 9
Retail Shopping Ample 21
Takeaways Adequate 9
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 £278,475 80
Semi-detached £300,000 31
Terraced £262,500 38
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£159k £251k £346k £438k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Midsomer Norton 57 1.5 mi away ⇄
Peasedown St John 53 2.1 mi away ⇄
Paulton 54 2.4 mi away ⇄
Timsbury (Bath and North East Somerset) 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Stratton-on-the-Fosse 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Chilcompton 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Holcombe (Mendip) 35 3.3 mi away ⇄
Coleford (Mendip) 39 3.3 mi away ⇄
Farrington Gurney 50 3.4 mi away ⇄
Hallatrow 51 3.5 mi away ⇄
High Littleton 52 3.5 mi away ⇄
Wellow (Bath and North East Somerset) 48 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Radstock a nice place to live?

Radstock is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Radstock is 51/100, 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 Radstock?

Radstock has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 48/100. There were 1,226 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Radstock?

Among the top-rated schools in Radstock are Norton Hill Primary School, Fosse Way School and Midsomer Norton Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 14 rated schools in Radstock in total.

What are house prices like in Radstock?

The current median house price in Radstock is £278,475, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £300,000, terraced £262,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%. There were 80 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Radstock in context

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Postcode districts in Radstock

BA3 50 ⇄

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