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Living in Rudgeway: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rudgeway comes out at 46/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 89/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 15/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the BS35 postcode district, Rudgeway ranks 3rd. On economic health specifically, Rudgeway sits 21 points above the BS35 district figure of 68/100. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see BS35 postcode district.

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Rudgeway scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
143.3 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 15 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 543% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 12 crimes
  2. 2 Thornbury Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 Church Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 8.3 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 22
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
40
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • St Helen's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding

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 departmentsSouthmead Hospital5.7 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary8.3 mi
St Michael's Hospital8.3 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgerySt Mary Street Surgery2 mi
GP capacity1,698 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
15
Full fibre (FTTP)59.1%
available across South Gloucestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
23.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
23.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate49.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.7%Unemployed1.1%Retired38.5%Student3.7%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.7%Skilled & technical36.5%Routine & elementary14.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.4%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership86.3%
Among the least-deprived 17% of areas in England
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
32
Patchway 3.8 mi
Pilning 4.1 mi
Bristol Parkway 4.5 mi
J20 M4 1.6 mi
J15 M5 1.7 mi
J21 M4 1.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Rudgeway 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

Alveston 52 0.9 mi away ⇄
Tockington 43 1.1 mi away ⇄
Olveston 42 1.6 mi away ⇄
Almondsbury 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Thornbury 58 2.5 mi away ⇄
Tytherington 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bradley Stoke 68 3.1 mi away ⇄
Oldbury-on-Severn 45 3.7 mi away ⇄
Patchway 54 3.8 mi away ⇄
Iron Acton 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Rangeworthy 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne 58 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rudgeway a nice place to live?

Rudgeway has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Rudgeway 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 Rudgeway?

Rudgeway is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 51 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rudgeway?

Among the top-rated schools in Rudgeway is St Helen's Church of England Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Rudgeway in total.

Rudgeway in context

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Postcode districts in Rudgeway

BS35 45 ⇄

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