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Living in Rode: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rode scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Rode places 4th of 6 in the BA11 postcode district. On economic health specifically, Rode sits 21 points above the BA11 district figure of 55/100.

That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (85) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: lifestyle (14), healthcare (16), transport (22) and schools (25). Wider context for the surrounding area: BA11 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
98.4 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 31 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 124% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 223% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 22 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 9 crimes
  3. 3 Rudge Lane 8 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.148 · PM2.5 5.906 · PM10 10.325 µg/m³
76
Green Space 9
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Rode Methodist VC First 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
16
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital8.5 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary17.9 mi
St Michael's Hospital18 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust3.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryBeckington Family Practice1.2 mi
GP capacity1,201 patients per GP
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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
49
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 37 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate57.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.1%Unemployed1.5%Retired30.1%Student3.4%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.4%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary16.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.2%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership79.4%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax Somerset · 2026-27
A £1,707
B £1,992
C £2,276
D £2,561
E £3,130
F £3,699
G £4,268
H £5,122
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
22
Westbury 3.7 mi
Trowbridge 3.8 mi
Avoncliff 3.9 mi
J18 M4 15.3 mi
J18 M4 15.4 mi
J17 M4 17.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
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 £350,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All
£383k £461k £540k £618k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Beckington 43 1.3 mi away ⇄
Southwick (Wiltshire) 46 2.2 mi away ⇄
Norton St Philip 33 2.3 mi away ⇄
North Bradley 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Westwood 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Dilton Marsh 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Buckland Dinham 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Chapmanslade 34 3.8 mi away ⇄
Freshford 50 3.9 mi away ⇄
Frome 49 3.9 mi away ⇄
Westbury (Wiltshire) 50 4.0 mi away ⇄
Trowbridge 54 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rode a nice place to live?

Rode has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Rode is 42/100, 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 Rode?

Rode is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 78 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rode?

Among the top-rated schools in Rode is Rode Methodist VC First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Rode in total.

What are house prices like in Rode?

The current median house price in Rode is £350,000, around 23% above the England and Wales average.

Rode in context

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Postcode districts in Rode

BA11 45 ⇄

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