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Living in Tickenham: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tickenham scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Tickenham most outperforms the national norm: 86/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 32/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the BS21 postcode district. On economic health specifically, Tickenham sits 18 points above the BS21 district figure of 68/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BS21 postcode district.

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Tickenham scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
400 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 50 crimes
↑ 311% above national average
Shoplifting 33 crimes
↑ 1059% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 188% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 574% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 474% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 27 crimes
  2. 2 Tickenham Road 23 crimes
  3. 3 Woodland Glade 11 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 6.578 · PM2.5 5.453 · PM10 8.651 µg/m³
77
Green Space 63
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
33
1 school in area · 12 within 4km
1Good
  • Tickenham Church of England 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
24
A&E departmentsSt Michael's Hospital8.1 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary8.2 mi
Southmead Hospital9.1 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust8.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryClevedon Medical Centre1.8 mi
GP capacity1,309 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
32
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across North Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
68.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
68.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
76.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate55.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.4%Unemployed2.1%Retired31.7%Student3.5%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.2%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary17.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.5%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership86.4%
Among the least-deprived 22% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax North Somerset · 2026-27
A £1,661
B £1,937
C £2,214
D £2,491
E £3,045
F £3,598
G £4,152
H £4,982
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
37
Nailsea and Backwell 2.8 mi
Yatton 3.8 mi
Portway Park and Ride 5.9 mi
J20 M5 1.4 mi
J20 M5 2 mi
J19 M5 4.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Tickenham 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

Stone-edge Batch 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
West Hill (North Somerset) 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Nailsea 58 2.0 mi away ⇄
Clevedon 57 2.2 mi away ⇄
Clapton in Gordano 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Portishead 57 2.9 mi away ⇄
Backwell 50 3.4 mi away ⇄
Yatton 46 3.8 mi away ⇄
Cleeve 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Flax Bourton 44 4.4 mi away ⇄
Cambridge Batch 42 4.9 mi away ⇄
Failand 49 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tickenham a nice place to live?

Tickenham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Tickenham 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 Tickenham?

Tickenham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 146 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tickenham?

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

Tickenham in context

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Postcode districts in Tickenham

BS21 55 ⇄

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