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Living in Winscombe and Sandford: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Winscombe and Sandford scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. That is the highest score of the 3 places in the BS25 postcode district. Safety (91) also clears 80/100.

Schools (21), lifestyle (22) and transport (24) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Winscombe and Sandford in the middle half of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see BS25 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
66.3 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 147 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 27 crimes
↓ 61% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 26 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Other theft 25 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Vehicle crime 25 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
other 50 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Holstein Avenue 15 crimes
  2. 2 Nippors Way 13 crimes
  3. 3 Shipham Road 13 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 8.8 µg/m³
78
Green Space 70
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Ample 9
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
21
4 schools in area · 7 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • Sandford Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Shipham Church of England First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Winscombe Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Churchill Academy & Sixth FormSecondary · 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
30
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital5.5 mi
St Michael's Hospital12.8 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary12.9 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust3.6 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,413 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
62
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across North Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 156 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate50.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.3%Unemployed1.2%Retired37.8%Student3.4%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.6%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary18.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.9%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership83.6%
Among the least-deprived 22% 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
24
Yatton 5 mi
Weston Milton 5.3 mi
Weston-super-Mare 6.4 mi
J21 M5 3.8 mi
J21 M5 4.2 mi
J22 M5 7.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £456,250 34
Detached £585,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Flat
£142k £296k £454k £608k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Shipham 47 1.5 mi away ⇄
Banwell 41 1.8 mi away ⇄
Cross 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Axbridge 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Churchill (North Somerset) 41 2.3 mi away ⇄
Lower Weare 39 2.9 mi away ⇄
Weare 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Cheddar 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Locking 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Congresbury 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
West Wick 56 3.9 mi away ⇄
Wrington 30 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Winscombe and Sandford a nice place to live?

Winscombe and Sandford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Winscombe and Sandford 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 Winscombe and Sandford?

Winscombe and Sandford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 300 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Winscombe and Sandford?

Among the top-rated schools in Winscombe and Sandford are Sandford Primary School, Shipham Church of England First School and Winscombe Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Winscombe and Sandford in total.

What are house prices like in Winscombe and Sandford?

The current median house price in Winscombe and Sandford is £456,250, around 60% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £585,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 23%. There were 34 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Winscombe and Sandford in context

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Postcode districts in Winscombe and Sandford

BS25 46 ⇄

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