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Living in Timsbury (Bath and North East Somerset): Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Timsbury (Bath and North East Somerset) scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Timsbury (Bath and North East Somerset) most outperforms the national norm: 50/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 13/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 12 scored places sharing the BA2 postcode district, Timsbury (Bath and North East Somerset) ranks 9th. The BA2 district averages 60/100, putting Timsbury (Bath and North East Somerset) 13 points below its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Timsbury (Bath and North East Somerset) sits 13 points below the BA2 district figure of 63/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BA2 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
60.3 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 64 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
Shoplifting 14 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 25 crimes
  2. 2 Southlands Drive 15 crimes
  3. 3 Bloomfield Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 5.016 · PM2.5 5.777 · PM10 9.072 µg/m³
77
Green Space 37
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • St Mary's CofE 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
50
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital5.4 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary9.9 mi
St Michael's Hospital10 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,781 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
13
Full fibre (FTTP)72%
available across Bath and North East Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
25.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
25.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 71 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate54.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.7%Unemployed1.9%Retired31.3%Student3.4%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.6%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary26.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.7%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership73.3%
Among the least-deprived 33% 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
37
Oldfield Park 5.5 mi
Bath Spa 6.3 mi
Keynsham 6.3 mi
J3 M32 10.4 mi
J3 M32 10.5 mi
J2 M32 10.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £300,000 27
Semi-detached £365,000 12
Terraced £290,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£299k £334k £370k £405k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Farmborough 43 1.2 mi away ⇄
High Littleton 52 1.5 mi away ⇄
Paulton 54 1.8 mi away ⇄
Hallatrow 51 2.2 mi away ⇄
Peasedown St John 53 2.4 mi away ⇄
Clutton 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Radstock 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Temple Cloud 51 2.9 mi away ⇄
Midsomer Norton 57 2.9 mi away ⇄
Farrington Gurney 50 3.1 mi away ⇄
Newton St Loe 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Pensford 46 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Timsbury (Bath and North East Somerset) a nice place to live?

Timsbury (Bath and North East Somerset) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Timsbury (Bath and North East Somerset) 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 Timsbury (Bath and North East Somerset)?

Timsbury (Bath and North East Somerset) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 130 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Timsbury (Bath and North East Somerset)?

The current median house price in Timsbury (Bath and North East Somerset) is £300,000, around 5% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £365,000, terraced £290,000. There were 27 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Timsbury (Bath and North East Somerset)

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