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Living in Winford (North Somerset): Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Winford (North Somerset) is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is environment: 79/100 against a national town median of 64/100. Winford (North Somerset) places 6th of 12 in the BS40 postcode district.

It scores 6 points above the BS40 postcode district as a whole, which averages 39/100. Safety (84) and economic health (82) sit at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (9), lifestyle (13), schools (19) and transport (19). For the surrounding area, see BS40 postcode district.

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Winford (North Somerset) scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
236.5 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 60 crimes
↑ 155% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↑ 114% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 316% above national average
Public order 17 crimes
↑ 271% above national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 266% above national average
other 31 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Vee Lane 19 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 14 crimes
  3. 3 Redding Pit Lane 12 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 6.179 · PM2.5 5.566 · PM10 8.866 µg/m³
77
Green Space 82
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Winford Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsSt Michael's Hospital5.6 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary5.7 mi
Southmead Hospital8.1 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryChew Medical Practice2.4 mi
GP capacity1,190 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
72
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across North Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate61.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.4%Unemployed1.5%Retired25.1%Student3.8%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.5%Skilled & technical39.7%Routine & elementary17.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.8%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership85%
Among the least-deprived 26% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
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
19
Parson Street 4.2 mi
Nailsea and Backwell 4.5 mi
Bedminster 5 mi
J3 M32 6.7 mi
J19 M5 6.9 mi
J19 M5 6.9 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Winford (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

Felton (North Somerset) 43 1.2 mi away ⇄
Dundry 51 1.5 mi away ⇄
Barrow Gurney 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Downside 31 2.2 mi away ⇄
Chew Stoke 53 2.3 mi away ⇄
Chew Magna 55 2.4 mi away ⇄
Redhill (North Somerset) 34 2.9 mi away ⇄
Cambridge Batch 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Flax Bourton 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Long Ashton 51 3.3 mi away ⇄
Backwell 50 3.9 mi away ⇄
Failand 49 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Winford (North Somerset) a nice place to live?

Winford (North Somerset) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Winford (North Somerset) is 45/100, 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 Winford (North Somerset)?

Winford (North Somerset) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 167 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Winford (North Somerset)?

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

Winford (North Somerset) in context

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Postcode districts in Winford (North Somerset)

BS40 39 ⇄

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