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Living in Tockington: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Tockington is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 93/100 against a national town median of 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 24/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the BS32 postcode district, Tockington scores lowest. It scores 13 points below the BS32 postcode district as a whole, which averages 56/100. On economic health specifically, Tockington sits 16 points above the BS32 district figure of 77/100. For the surrounding area, see BS32 postcode district.

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Tockington scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
334.2 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 49 crimes
↑ 293% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 676% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 475% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 372% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Passage Road 32 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 10 crimes
  3. 3 The Down 10 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 7.894 · PM2.5 6.152 · PM10 10.698 µg/m³
73
Green Space 41
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Olveston Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsSouthmead Hospital5.3 mi
St Michael's Hospital7.9 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary7.9 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryAlmondsbury Surgery1.8 mi
GP capacity1,698 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
24
Full fibre (FTTP)59.1%
available across South Gloucestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
17.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
17.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
93
Employment rate56.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.3%Unemployed1.8%Retired32.8%Student3.8%Other inactive5.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.7%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary14.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.6%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership83.7%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
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 D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
22
Pilning 3.1 mi
Patchway 3.6 mi
Severn Beach 4.5 mi
J21 M4 0.8 mi
J20 M4 1.5 mi
J15 M5 1.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Tockington 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

Olveston 42 0.6 mi away ⇄
Rudgeway 46 1.1 mi away ⇄
Almondsbury 52 1.6 mi away ⇄
Alveston 52 1.6 mi away ⇄
Thornbury 58 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bradley Stoke 68 3.1 mi away ⇄
Patchway 54 3.4 mi away ⇄
Pilning 33 3.5 mi away ⇄
Easter Compton 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
Oldbury-on-Severn 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Tytherington 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Marsh Common 0 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tockington a nice place to live?

Tockington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tockington is 43/100, 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 Tockington?

Tockington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 125 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tockington?

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

Tockington in context

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Postcode districts in Tockington

BS32 56 ⇄

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