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Living in Temple Cloud: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Temple Cloud scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 98/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Healthcare falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 18/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 9 places in the BS39 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 95 points separate broadband (98) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 52 points above the BS39 district's 46/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: BS39 postcode district.

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Temple Cloud scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
35.1 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 24 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 80% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↓ 68% below national average
Public order 2 crimes
↓ 77% below national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Brandown Close 7 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 7 crimes
  3. 3 Eastcourt Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.859 · PM2.5 5.656 · PM10 8.87 µg/m³
78
Green Space 75
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
31
2 schools in area · 7 within 4km
2Good
  • Cameley CEVC Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Clutton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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 departmentsRoyal United Hospital7.9 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary9.2 mi
St Michael's Hospital9.2 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust5.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryElm Hayes Surgery2.7 mi
GP capacity2,259 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)72%
available across Bath and North East Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 43 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate68.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed68.1%Unemployed1%Retired20.7%Student2.9%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.2%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary22.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)37%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership73.1%
Among the least-deprived 24% 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
29
Keynsham 7.1 mi
Oldfield Park 8.1 mi
Parson Street 8.3 mi
J3 M32 10 mi
J3 M32 10.3 mi
J2 M32 10.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Temple Cloud 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

Clutton 45 0.7 mi away ⇄
Hallatrow 51 1.0 mi away ⇄
High Littleton 52 1.4 mi away ⇄
Farrington Gurney 50 1.7 mi away ⇄
Paulton 54 2.1 mi away ⇄
Bishop Sutton 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
Farmborough 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Timsbury (Bath and North East Somerset) 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Midsomer Norton 57 3.5 mi away ⇄
Pensford 46 3.6 mi away ⇄
East Harptree 48 3.8 mi away ⇄
Chilcompton 40 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Temple Cloud a nice place to live?

Temple Cloud is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Temple Cloud is 51/100, 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 Temple Cloud?

Temple Cloud is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 47 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Temple Cloud?

Among the top-rated schools in Temple Cloud are Cameley CEVC Primary School and Clutton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Temple Cloud in total.

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Postcode districts in Temple Cloud

BS39 49 ⇄

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