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Living in West Hill (North Somerset): Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

West Hill (North Somerset) comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where West Hill (North Somerset) most outperforms the national norm: 88/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 8/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

West Hill (North Somerset) places 3rd of 4 in the BS21 postcode district. Against the wider BS21 district average of 55/100, that is 8 points below. On economic health specifically, West Hill (North Somerset) sits 20 points above the BS21 district figure of 68/100. For the surrounding area, see BS21 postcode district.

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West Hill (North Somerset) scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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BS21 5AB BS21 6AA BS21 7AA BS21 9BA BS21 BS48

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
271.2 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 64 crimes
↑ 247% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 378% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 345% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 221% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Grove 16 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 13 crimes
  3. 3 Kingshill 11 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 7.267 · PM2.5 5.605 · PM10 8.895 µg/m³
76
Green Space 77
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
32
5 schools in area · 14 within 4km
3Good2Ungraded
  • Kingshill Church SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ravenswood SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Wraxall Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Golden Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Lime Hills AcademySpecial · inspected 2025
    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
16
A&E departmentsSt Michael's Hospital6.2 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary6.4 mi
Southmead Hospital7.3 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust6.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryTyntesfield Medical Group0.8 mi
GP capacity1,595 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
8
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across North Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
8.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
8.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
63.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate53%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53%Unemployed1.6%Retired35.2%Student3.5%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary17.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.7%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership87%
Among the least-deprived 18% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax North Somerset · 2026-27
A £1,661
B £1,937
C £2,214
D £2,491
E £3,045
F £3,598
G £4,152
H £4,982
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
36
Nailsea and Backwell 1.8 mi
Portway Park and Ride 4.2 mi
Shirehampton 4.3 mi
J19 M5 2.8 mi
J19 M5 3.2 mi
J20 M5 3.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in West Hill (North 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

Stone-edge Batch 0 0.7 mi away ⇄
Nailsea 58 1.0 mi away ⇄
Clapton in Gordano 45 1.3 mi away ⇄
Tickenham 51 2.0 mi away ⇄
Backwell 50 2.2 mi away ⇄
Flax Bourton 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Portishead 57 2.7 mi away ⇄
Failand 49 3.0 mi away ⇄
Cambridge Batch 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Pill 54 3.7 mi away ⇄
Abbots Leigh 60 4.2 mi away ⇄
Clevedon 57 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Hill (North Somerset) a nice place to live?

West Hill (North Somerset) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for West Hill (North 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 West Hill (North Somerset)?

West Hill (North Somerset) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 150 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in West Hill (North Somerset)?

Among the top-rated schools in West Hill (North Somerset) are Kingshill Church School, Ravenswood School and Wraxall Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in West Hill (North Somerset) in total.

West Hill (North Somerset) in context

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Postcode districts in West Hill (North Somerset)

BS21 55 ⇄
BS48 53 ⇄

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