Town Pop. 4,480

Living in Stoke Gifford: Liveability Score 74/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stoke Gifford comes out at 74/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 75/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. No other settlement in the BS16 postcode district scores higher. Stoke Gifford leads all 7.

Notably, nothing falls below 40/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. It scores 10 points above the BS16 postcode district as a whole, which averages 64/100. That sits 24 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see BS16 postcode district.

74
OUT OF 100
Good
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Stoke Gifford scores 74 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
47.5 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 100 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
Public order 23 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Burglary 22 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↓ 69% below national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
other 31 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Great Stoke Way 25 crimes
  2. 2 Court Avenue 21 crimes
  3. 3 Lancaster Close 20 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 12 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
68
Green Space 77
Parks Ample 28
Sports Pitches Ample 27
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 15

Services

Schools
63
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 13 in area · 56 within 4km
10Good1Requires Improvement2Ungraded
  • Bailey's Court Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Begbrook Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Elmfield School for Deaf ChildrenSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Filton Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Little Stoke Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Orchard School BristolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Shield Road Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke GiffordPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Wallscourt Farm AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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
64
A&E departmentsSouthmead Hospital1.1 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary3.1 mi
St Michael's Hospital3.1 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
1 GP surgery in area 10 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity4,756 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)59.1%
available across South Gloucestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 201 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate66.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed66.1%Unemployed1.8%Retired23%Student3.4%Other inactive5.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.9%Skilled & technical30.5%Routine & elementary18.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.6%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership82.7%
Among the least-deprived 5% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
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 C
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
75
Bristol Parkway 0.4 mi
Filton Abbey Wood 0.9 mi
Patchway 1.4 mi
J1 M32 0.9 mi
J1 M32 0.9 mi
J19 M4 1.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
63
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 15
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 9
Retail Shopping Adequate 19
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £358,750 82
Detached £530,000 23
Semi-detached £370,000 21
Terraced £320,000 20
Flat / Maisonette £223,500 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£198k £320k £446k £567k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hambrook (South Gloucestershire) 49 1.1 mi away ⇄
Filton 64 1.3 mi away ⇄
Whiteshill 54 1.4 mi away ⇄
Bradley Stoke 68 1.7 mi away ⇄
Patchway 54 2.3 mi away ⇄
Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne 58 2.7 mi away ⇄
Kingswood and Fishponds 66 3.3 mi away ⇄
Almondsbury 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
Coalpit Heath 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
Easter Compton 35 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bristol 65 4.1 mi away ⇄
Iron Acton 45 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stoke Gifford a nice place to live?

Yes, Stoke Gifford is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Stoke Gifford is 74/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Stoke Gifford?

Stoke Gifford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 213 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stoke Gifford?

Among the top-rated schools in Stoke Gifford are Bailey's Court Primary School, Begbrook Primary Academy and Elmfield School for Deaf Children, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 13 rated schools in Stoke Gifford in total.

What are house prices like in Stoke Gifford?

The current median house price in Stoke Gifford is £358,750, around 26% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £530,000, semi-detached £370,000, terraced £320,000, flat £223,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%. There were 82 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Stoke Gifford in context

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Postcode districts in Stoke Gifford

BS16 64 ⇄
BS34 60 ⇄

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