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Living in Ubley: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ubley scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Lifestyle falls furthest short: 6/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the BS40 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 93 points separate broadband (99) from lifestyle (6), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider BS40 district average of 39/100, that is 8 points above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BS40 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
164.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 251% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 6 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 258% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 174% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 177% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 10 crimes
  2. 2 Highfield Lane 4 crimes
  3. 3 Pit Lane 3 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 4.6 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 8.6 µg/m³
79
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Ubley 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
7
A&E departmentsSt Michael's Hospital10 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary10 mi
Weston General Hospital12.4 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust5.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryHarptree Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity906 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)72%
available across Bath and North East Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
92
Employment rate59.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.6%Unemployed1.9%Retired28.9%Student3.8%Other inactive5.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.4%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary14.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.1%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership81.2%
Among the least-deprived 28% 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
9
Nailsea and Backwell 7.5 mi
Yatton 8.1 mi
Parson Street 8.3 mi
J21 M5 9.7 mi
J21 M5 9.7 mi
J20 M5 10.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ubley 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

Compton Martin 47 1.1 mi away ⇄
Blagdon 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
East Harptree 48 2.8 mi away ⇄
Chew Stoke 53 3.1 mi away ⇄
Redhill (North Somerset) 34 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bishop Sutton 51 3.7 mi away ⇄
Chew Magna 55 4.2 mi away ⇄
Winford (North Somerset) 45 4.4 mi away ⇄
Wrington 30 4.6 mi away ⇄
Downside 31 4.6 mi away ⇄
Felton (North Somerset) 43 4.7 mi away ⇄
Churchill (North Somerset) 41 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ubley a nice place to live?

Ubley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ubley 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 Ubley?

Ubley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 37 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ubley?

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

Ubley in context

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Postcode districts in Ubley

BS40 39 ⇄

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