Town Pop. 1,905

Living in Severn Beach: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Severn Beach is 35/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where Severn Beach most outperforms the national norm: 43/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 21/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the BS10 postcode district. It scores 21 points below the BS10 postcode district as a whole, which averages 56/100. Its transport score runs 24 points below the BS10 district's 67/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BS10 postcode district.

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Severn Beach scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
55
151.2 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 114 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 39 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Public order 37 crimes
↑ 198% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 28 crimes
↑ 116% above national average
Other theft 27 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
other 43 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Palmer Avenue 21 crimes
  2. 2 Goldcrest Way 21 crimes
  3. 3 Beach Avenue 15 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 8.3 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 10 µg/m³
74
Green Space 75
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Severn Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

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
3
A&E departmentsSouthmead Hospital3.8 mi
St Michael's Hospital5.8 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary5.9 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryBradgate Surgery3.3 mi
GP capacity2,092 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
21
Full fibre (FTTP)59.1%
available across South Gloucestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
34.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
34.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate62.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.9%Unemployed2.7%Retired24.2%Student3%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.4%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary30.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.6%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership80%
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
43
Severn Beach 0.9 mi
Pilning 1.5 mi
St Andrews Road 2.9 mi
J1 M49 0.9 mi
J1 M49 1.1 mi
J22 M4 1.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £240,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£226k £257k £288k £318k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Marsh Common 0 0.7 mi away ⇄
Pilning 33 1.3 mi away ⇄
Easter Compton 35 1.9 mi away ⇄
Patchway 54 3.4 mi away ⇄
Avonmouth 34 3.4 mi away ⇄
Sudbrook 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
Almondsbury 52 4.0 mi away ⇄
Portskewett 52 4.2 mi away ⇄
Olveston 42 4.3 mi away ⇄
Filton 64 4.4 mi away ⇄
Tockington 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Bradley Stoke 68 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Severn Beach a nice place to live?

Severn Beach has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Severn Beach is 35/100, 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 Severn Beach?

Severn Beach has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 55/100. There were 288 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Severn Beach?

The current median house price in Severn Beach is £240,000, around 16% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 8%.

Severn Beach in context

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Postcode districts in Severn Beach

BS10 56 ⇄
BS35 45 ⇄

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