Town Pop. 1,847

Living in Whitchurch (Bath and North East Somerset): Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Whitchurch (Bath and North East Somerset) scores 62/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is schools: 62/100 against a national town median of 23/100. Safety falls furthest short: 73/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Notably, nothing falls below 46/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. On schools specifically, Whitchurch (Bath and North East Somerset) sits 10 points below the BS14 district figure of 72/100. That sits 12 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: BS14 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
69.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 62 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Drugs 10 crimes
↑ 64% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Witheys 15 crimes
  2. 2 Saxon Close 14 crimes
  3. 3 Bridle Avenue 12 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
75
Green Space 69
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
62
7 schools in area · 36 within 4km
6Good1Inadequate
  • Bridge Farm Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Bernadette Catholic Secondary SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Waycroft AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Whitchurch Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Woodlands AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Lansdown Park AcademyAlternative provision · inspected 2022
    Inadequate

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

Healthcare
53
A&E departmentsBristol Royal Infirmary3.7 mi
St Michael's Hospital3.8 mi
Southmead Hospital6.1 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryStockwood Medical Centre0.6 mi
GP capacity1,663 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
73
Full fibre (FTTP)72%
available across Bath and North East Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 45 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate64.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.4%Unemployed1.8%Retired21%Student3.1%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.7%Skilled & technical37.5%Routine & elementary21.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)19.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.2%Apprenticeship7.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership73.7%
Among the least-deprived 37% 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 C
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
57
Keynsham 2.7 mi
Bedminster 3 mi
Parson Street 3 mi
J3 M32 4.1 mi
J3 M32 4.4 mi
J2 M32 4.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
46
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Whitchurch (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

Pensford 46 2.3 mi away ⇄
Keynsham 57 2.5 mi away ⇄
Dundry 51 3.7 mi away ⇄
Chew Magna 55 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bristol 65 3.9 mi away ⇄
Saltford 53 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bitton 46 4.3 mi away ⇄
Leigh Woods 55 4.8 mi away ⇄
Long Ashton 51 4.8 mi away ⇄
Barrow Gurney 0 4.8 mi away ⇄
Chew Stoke 53 4.9 mi away ⇄
Winford (North Somerset) 45 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Whitchurch (Bath and North East Somerset) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Whitchurch (Bath and North East Somerset) is 62/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Whitchurch (Bath and North East Somerset)?

Whitchurch (Bath and North East Somerset) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 129 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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

Among the top-rated schools in Whitchurch (Bath and North East Somerset) are Bridge Farm Primary School, St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School and St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Whitchurch (Bath and North East Somerset) in total.

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Postcode districts in Whitchurch (Bath and North East Somerset)

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