Area Report
Last updated 27 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of South Gloucestershire: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 11 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around BS34 5BN.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
6Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 20 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 24 schools in total
- IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Charlton Wood Primary Academy (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
78crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 78 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 39.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
6GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 6 GP, 2 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: NORTH BRISTOL CDC — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 27 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 11 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
11green spaces
- IMD environment decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 7.2 ha total
- largest park 2 ha (0.34 mi away)
Nearest: St Chad's Church — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
32shops & libraries
- 28 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Sainsburys, Spar, Lidl, Budgens…
- nearest 0.0 mi
- library 0.1 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Bristol - Charlton Hayes Local — 0.0 mi
In South Gloucestershire, 83% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (94% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 94% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across South Gloucestershire, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near BS34 5BN.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in BS34.
Average sold price by property type across the BS34 district, 2021–2026.
About BS34 5BN
BS34 5BN scores 73/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Sainsburys Bristol - Charlton Hayes Local within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, BS34 5BN is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 15,865 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 4/10).
There are 24 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 19 rated Good. The nearest school is Charlton Wood Primary Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 78 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 6 GP surgeries and 2 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is NORTH BRISTOL CDC, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
