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Living in Yate: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Yate scores 58/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Schools is where Yate most outperforms the national norm: 63/100 against a median of 23/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 52/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 7 places in the BS37 postcode district. That is 8 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see BS37 postcode district.

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Yate scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
52
100.3 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 1,311 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 469 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 274 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Shoplifting 226 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 201 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 529 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 206 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 163 crimes
  3. 3 Pritchard Way 113 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 8.4 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
72
Green Space 55
Parks Ample 33
Sports Pitches Ample 20
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 22

Services

Schools
63
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 16 in area · 19 within 4km
1Outstanding15Good
  • Culverhill SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Abbotswood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Brimsham Green SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Broadway Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Chipping Sodbury SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Iron Acton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • North Road Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Raysfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St John's Mead Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Mary's Church of England Primary School, YatePrimary · 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
57
A&E departmentsSouthmead Hospital6.8 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary8.5 mi
St Michael's Hospital8.5 mi
Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust4.4 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.7%
4 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,834 patients per GP
4dentists6pharmacies

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
70
Full fibre (FTTP)59.1%
available across South Gloucestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 544 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate63.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.7%Unemployed2%Retired23.1%Student3%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.4%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary29.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)19.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.3%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership76.4%
Among the least-deprived 35% 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 C
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
57
Yate 0.5 mi
Bristol Parkway 5.6 mi
Patchway 6.2 mi
J18 M4 3.9 mi
J18 M4 4.6 mi
J19 M4 4.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
55
Pubs & Bars Ample 10
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 20
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 17
Retail Shopping Ample 105
Takeaways Ample 13
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £290,000 243
Detached £450,000 37
Semi-detached £317,500 69
Terraced £277,000 115
Flat / Maisonette £206,250 22
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£172k £290k £411k £529k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Engine Common 41 1.1 mi away ⇄
Chipping Sodbury 62 1.2 mi away ⇄
Iron Acton 45 1.8 mi away ⇄
Rangeworthy 42 1.8 mi away ⇄
Westerleigh 49 2.0 mi away ⇄
Coalpit Heath 46 2.7 mi away ⇄
Old Sodbury 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne 58 3.1 mi away ⇄
Wickwar 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Pucklechurch 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Heath End 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Tytherington 43 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Yate a nice place to live?

Yate is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Yate is 58/100, 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 Yate?

Yate has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 52/100. There were 3,010 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Yate?

Among the top-rated schools in Yate are Culverhill School, Abbotswood Primary School and Brimsham Green School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 16 rated schools in Yate in total.

What are house prices like in Yate?

The current median house price in Yate is £290,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £450,000, semi-detached £317,500, terraced £277,000, flat £206,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%. There were 243 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Yate in context

See where Yate ranks among the best places to live in Gloucestershire

Postcode districts in Yate

BS37 57 ⇄

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