Town Pop. 1,460

Living in Wick (South Gloucestershire): Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wick (South Gloucestershire) is 49/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 50/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Wick (South Gloucestershire) places 2nd of 4 in the BS30 postcode district. It scores 14 points below the BS30 postcode district as a whole, which averages 63/100. Its healthcare score runs 11 points below the BS30 district's 61/100. For the surrounding area, see BS30 postcode district.

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Wick (South Gloucestershire) scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
71
199.3 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 144 crimes
↑ 196% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 25 crimes
↑ 151% above national average
Other theft 22 crimes
↑ 144% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 21 crimes
↑ 311% above national average
other 57 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 32 crimes
  2. 2 London Road 24 crimes
  3. 3 Station Road 16 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 6.598 · PM2.5 6.024 · PM10 9.623 µg/m³
75
Green Space 20
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
36
1 school in area · 12 within 4km
1Good
  • Wick Church of England Primary 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
50
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital4.1 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary6.2 mi
St Michael's Hospital6.4 mi
Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.7%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,613 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)59.1%
available across South Gloucestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
9.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
9.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 48 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate59.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.2%Unemployed1.9%Retired27.9%Student3.3%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.2%Skilled & technical37%Routine & elementary20.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.5%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership80.5%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
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
49
Keynsham 3.7 mi
Oldfield Park 5.6 mi
Lawrence Hill 5.7 mi
J18 M4 4.4 mi
J18 M4 5.2 mi
J19 M4 5.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £345,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£308k £341k £375k £408k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Upton Cheyney 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
Pucklechurch 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
Bitton 46 2.4 mi away ⇄
Kingswood and Fishponds 66 3.2 mi away ⇄
Saltford 53 3.7 mi away ⇄
Keynsham 57 4.1 mi away ⇄
Westerleigh 49 4.3 mi away ⇄
Coalpit Heath 46 4.5 mi away ⇄
Corston (Bath and North East Somerset) 47 4.7 mi away ⇄
Marshfield (South Gloucestershire) 40 4.9 mi away ⇄
Whiteshill 54 5.3 mi away ⇄
Hambrook (South Gloucestershire) 49 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wick (South Gloucestershire) a nice place to live?

Wick (South Gloucestershire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wick (South Gloucestershire) 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 Wick (South Gloucestershire)?

Wick (South Gloucestershire) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 71/100. There were 291 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wick (South Gloucestershire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Wick (South Gloucestershire) is Wick Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Wick (South Gloucestershire) in total.

What are house prices like in Wick (South Gloucestershire)?

The current median house price in Wick (South Gloucestershire) is £345,000, around 21% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 10%.

Wick (South Gloucestershire) in context

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Postcode districts in Wick (South Gloucestershire)

BS30 63 ⇄

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