Town Pop. 3,971

Living in Saltford: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Saltford is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is schools: 40/100 against a national town median of 23/100. Its schools score runs 19 points below the BS31 district's 59/100.

Safety (93) and economic health (81) sit at 80/100 or above. On the national picture that lands Saltford in the top quarter of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see BS31 postcode district.

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Saltford scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
37 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 71 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 27 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Public order 12 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 74% below national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Jena Court 31 crimes
  2. 2 Justice Avenue 14 crimes
  3. 3 The Folly 12 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 6.4 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
76
Green Space 46
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
40
2 schools in area · 12 within 4km
2Outstanding
  • Saltford CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Two Rivers Church of England PrimaryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital2.4 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary6.6 mi
St Michael's Hospital6.7 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryWest View Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity1,770 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
74
Full fibre (FTTP)72%
available across Bath and North East Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 111 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate53.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.5%Unemployed1.9%Retired34.8%Student4%Other inactive5.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55%Skilled & technical30.4%Routine & elementary14.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.5%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership86.1%
Among the least-deprived 10% of areas in England
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
33
Keynsham 2 mi
Oldfield Park 3.7 mi
Bath Spa 4.7 mi
J2 M32 6.6 mi
J3 M32 6.6 mi
J3 M32 6.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 9
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Ample 11

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £560,000 29
Detached £675,000 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£489k £564k £641k £715k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Corston (Bath and North East Somerset) 47 1.3 mi away ⇄
Bitton 46 1.5 mi away ⇄
Upton Cheyney 46 1.8 mi away ⇄
Keynsham 57 1.8 mi away ⇄
Newton St Loe 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Wick (South Gloucestershire) 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bath 62 4.1 mi away ⇄
Whitchurch (Bath and North East Somerset) 62 4.2 mi away ⇄
Farmborough 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Pensford 46 4.5 mi away ⇄
Kingswood and Fishponds 66 5.1 mi away ⇄
Timsbury (Bath and North East Somerset) 47 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Saltford a nice place to live?

Saltford is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Saltford is 53/100, 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 Saltford?

Saltford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 147 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Saltford?

Among the top-rated schools in Saltford are Saltford CofE Primary School and Two Rivers Church of England Primary, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Saltford in total.

What are house prices like in Saltford?

The current median house price in Saltford is £560,000, around 96% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £675,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 6%. There were 29 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Saltford in context

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Postcode districts in Saltford

BS31 55 ⇄

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