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Living in Westerleigh: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Westerleigh is 49/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 96/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Economic health falls furthest short: 44/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the BS37 postcode district, Westerleigh ranks 3rd. Against the wider BS37 district average of 57/100, that is 8 points below. Its broadband score runs 35 points above the BS37 district's 61/100. For the surrounding area, see BS37 postcode district.

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Westerleigh scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
68
739.1 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 66 crimes
↑ 977% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 401% above national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 1763% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 779% above national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 1146% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Clover Leaze 16 crimes
  2. 2 Frog Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Park Leaze 10 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 8.1 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
73
Green Space 23
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
40
1 school in area · 18 within 4km
1Good
  • Wellesley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
22
A&E departmentsSouthmead Hospital6.5 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary7.6 mi
St Michael's Hospital7.7 mi
Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.7%
Nearest GP surgeryCourtside Surgery1.8 mi
GP capacity1,908 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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)59.1%
available across South Gloucestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
44
Employment rate53.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.9%Unemployed1.5%Retired31.9%Student2.1%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.8%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary25.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.6%Apprenticeship7.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership79.7%
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 D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
43
Yate 1.8 mi
Bristol Parkway 4.6 mi
Patchway 5.5 mi
J18 M4 3.3 mi
J19 M4 3.5 mi
J19 M4 3.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Westerleigh 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

Coalpit Heath 46 1.2 mi away ⇄
Yate 58 2.0 mi away ⇄
Pucklechurch 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Chipping Sodbury 62 2.2 mi away ⇄
Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne 58 2.4 mi away ⇄
Iron Acton 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Engine Common 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Whiteshill 54 3.3 mi away ⇄
Rangeworthy 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Old Sodbury 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hambrook (South Gloucestershire) 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Kingswood and Fishponds 66 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Westerleigh a nice place to live?

Westerleigh has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Westerleigh is 49/100, 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 Westerleigh?

Westerleigh has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 68/100. There were 136 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Westerleigh?

Among the top-rated schools in Westerleigh is Wellesley Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Westerleigh in total.

Westerleigh in context

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Postcode districts in Westerleigh

BS37 57 ⇄

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