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Living in Upton Cheyney: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Upton Cheyney scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Upton Cheyney most outperforms the national norm: 44/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the BS30 postcode district, Upton Cheyney ranks 3rd. The BS30 district averages 63/100, putting Upton Cheyney 17 points below its own postcode area. On transport specifically, Upton Cheyney sits 24 points below the BS30 district figure of 68/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BS30 postcode district.

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Upton Cheyney scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
68
505.1 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 69 crimes
↑ 598% above national average
Other theft 19 crimes
↑ 932% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 210% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 625% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 669% above national average
other 26 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Caldicot Close 23 crimes
  2. 2 Keynsham Road 14 crimes
  3. 3 Bath Road 13 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 5.805 · PM2.5 5.842 · PM10 9.504 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
45
1 school in area · 16 within 4km
1Good
  • The Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital3.1 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary6.7 mi
St Michael's Hospital6.8 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryClose Farm Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity1,601 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)59.1%
available across South Gloucestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate64.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.3%Unemployed2.7%Retired21.8%Student3%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.8%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary20.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.8%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership70.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 E
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
44
Keynsham 2.3 mi
Oldfield Park 4.3 mi
Bath Spa 5.1 mi
J2 M32 6 mi
J3 M32 6.1 mi
J2 M32 6.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Upton Cheyney 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

Bitton 46 0.7 mi away ⇄
Saltford 53 1.8 mi away ⇄
Wick (South Gloucestershire) 49 2.0 mi away ⇄
Keynsham 57 2.5 mi away ⇄
Corston (Bath and North East Somerset) 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Newton St Loe 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Kingswood and Fishponds 66 3.9 mi away ⇄
Pucklechurch 39 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bath 62 4.6 mi away ⇄
Whitchurch (Bath and North East Somerset) 62 5.0 mi away ⇄
Bathampton 61 5.6 mi away ⇄
Batheaston 58 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Upton Cheyney a nice place to live?

Upton Cheyney has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Upton Cheyney is 46/100, 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 Upton Cheyney?

Upton Cheyney has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 68/100. There were 150 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Upton Cheyney?

Among the top-rated schools in Upton Cheyney is The Meadows Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Upton Cheyney in total.

Upton Cheyney in context

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Postcode districts in Upton Cheyney

BS30 63 ⇄

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