Town Pop. 674

Living in Shipham: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Shipham comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Shipham most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the BS25 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Shipham sits 54 points above the BS25 district figure of 45/100. Economic health (93) and safety (91) sit at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: transport (10), schools (11), healthcare (13) and lifestyle (14). For the surrounding area, see BS25 postcode district.

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Shipham scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
121.7 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 42 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 111% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shipham Road 13 crimes
  2. 2 Venns Gate 11 crimes
  3. 3 Black Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 4.9 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 8.4 µg/m³
79
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Shipham Church of England First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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 departmentsWeston General Hospital7.4 mi
St Michael's Hospital12.9 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary13 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryWinscombe Family Practice1.4 mi
GP capacity1,478 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 35 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
93
Employment rate55.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.4%Unemployed1.3%Retired32.9%Student3.1%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.1%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary17.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.6%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership88.6%
Among the least-deprived 15% 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
10
Yatton 5.5 mi
Weston Milton 6.7 mi
Nailsea and Backwell 7.6 mi
J21 M5 5.1 mi
J21 M5 5.4 mi
J20 M5 8.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Shipham 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

Winscombe and Sandford 49 1.5 mi away ⇄
Churchill (North Somerset) 41 1.9 mi away ⇄
Axbridge 49 2.0 mi away ⇄
Cheddar 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Cross 44 2.6 mi away ⇄
Banwell 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Lower Weare 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Wrington 30 3.6 mi away ⇄
Blagdon 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Weare 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Congresbury 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Draycott 38 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shipham a nice place to live?

Shipham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Shipham is 47/100, 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 Shipham?

Shipham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shipham?

Among the top-rated schools in Shipham is Shipham Church of England First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Shipham in total.

Shipham in context

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Postcode districts in Shipham

BS25 46 ⇄

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