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Living in Wellow (Bath and North East Somerset): Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wellow (Bath and North East Somerset) is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 86/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Wellow (Bath and North East Somerset) places 8th of 12 in the BA2 postcode district.

It scores 12 points below the BA2 postcode district as a whole, which averages 60/100. Its broadband score runs 45 points above the BA2 district's 41/100. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: BA2 postcode district.

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Wellow (Bath and North East Somerset) scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
118.2 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 16 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 134% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 High Street 4 crimes
  2. 2 Railway Lane 4 crimes
  3. 3 Hang Hill 3 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.947 · PM2.5 5.777 · PM10 9.708 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • St Julian's Church 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
19
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital4.6 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary13.2 mi
St Michael's Hospital13.3 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryHillcrest Surgery2.6 mi
GP capacity1,684 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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)72%
available across Bath and North East Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate58%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58%Unemployed1.9%Retired27.3%Student5.7%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.5%Skilled & technical32.9%Routine & elementary16.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)14.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.8%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)1%
Home ownership77.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
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
13
Freshford 3.5 mi
Bath Spa 3.9 mi
Oldfield Park 3.9 mi
J18 M4 12.3 mi
J18 M4 12.5 mi
J3 M32 13.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Wellow (Bath and North East Somerset) 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

Peasedown St John 53 2.2 mi away ⇄
Norton St Philip 33 2.6 mi away ⇄
Freshford 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Limpley Stoke 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Monkton Combe 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bath 62 3.9 mi away ⇄
Radstock 51 4.0 mi away ⇄
Winsley 49 4.1 mi away ⇄
Westwood 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Timsbury (Bath and North East Somerset) 47 4.4 mi away ⇄
Buckland Dinham 39 4.5 mi away ⇄
Newton St Loe 0 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Wellow (Bath and North East Somerset) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wellow (Bath and North East Somerset) is 48/100, 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 Wellow (Bath and North East Somerset)?

Wellow (Bath and North East Somerset) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 39 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wellow (Bath and North East Somerset)?

Among the top-rated schools in Wellow (Bath and North East Somerset) is St Julian's Church School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Wellow (Bath and North East Somerset) in total.

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Postcode districts in Wellow (Bath and North East Somerset)

BA2 60 ⇄

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