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Bath and North East Somerset vs South Gloucestershire: which is the better place to live?
Is Bath and North East Somerset or South Gloucestershire a better place to live?
As of June 2026, comparing Bath and North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire across house prices, crime, schools, broadband and GP access, South Gloucestershire wins overall with a Gera Liveability Score of 61.2/100 versus 60.7/100. Gera computes this head-to-head from six UK government open datasets and re-runs it quarterly.
| Measure | Bath and North East Somerset | South Gloucestershire | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gera Liveability Score | 60.7/100 | 61.2/100 | South Gloucestershire |
| Better value | 54.6 | 54 | Bath and North East Somerset |
| For families | 93.7 | 90.3 | Bath and North East Somerset |
| For commuters | 35.1 | 43.6 | South Gloucestershire |
| For healthcare access | 19.8 | 19.8 | Level |
| Avg house price | £400,205 | £338,054 | South Gloucestershire (cheaper) |
| Band D council tax | £2,383 | £2,551 | Bath and North East Somerset (lower) |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 95.1% | 89.3% | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Crime per 1,000 | 95.8 | 95.8 | Level |
| Gigabit broadband | 69% | 84.6% | South Gloucestershire |
| Gera GP Access score | 19.8 | 19.8 | Level |
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South Gloucestershire wins overall: Gera Liveability Score 61.2/100 vs 60.7/100.
| Verdict | Bath and North East Somerset | South Gloucestershire | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60.7 | 61.2 | South Gloucestershire (+0.5) |
| Better value | 54.6 | 54 | Bath and North East Somerset (+0.6) |
| For families | 93.7 | 90.3 | Bath and North East Somerset (+3.4) |
| For commuters | 35.1 | 43.6 | South Gloucestershire (+8.5) |
| For healthcare access | 19.8 | 19.8 | Level |
| Measure | Bath and North East Somerset | South Gloucestershire |
|---|---|---|
| Avg house price | £400,205 | £338,054 |
| Band D council tax | £2,383 | £2,551 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 95.1% | 89.3% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 95.8 | 95.8 |
| Gigabit broadband | 69% | 84.6% |
| Gera GP Access score | 19.8 | 19.8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Bath and North East Somerset or South Gloucestershire a better place to live overall?
- South Gloucestershire scores higher overall: a Gera Liveability Score of 61.2/100 versus 60.7/100 (Gera, June 2026), a gap of 0.5 points.
- Which is cheaper to rent and buy, Bath and North East Somerset or South Gloucestershire?
- On affordability — average house price plus Band D council tax — Bath and North East Somerset is better value. Average house prices are £400,205 in Bath and North East Somerset and £338,054 in South Gloucestershire; Band D council tax is £2,383 versus £2,551 (HM Land Registry + MHCLG, June 2026).
- Is Bath and North East Somerset or South Gloucestershire better for families?
- Weighting schools (60%) and safety (40%), Bath and North East Somerset comes out ahead for families. Bath and North East Somerset has 95.1% of schools rated Good or Outstanding and a crime rate of 95.8 per 1,000; South Gloucestershire has 89.3% and 95.8 per 1,000 (Ofsted + Home Office, June 2026).
- Which has better broadband, Bath and North East Somerset or South Gloucestershire?
- For connectivity, Bath and North East Somerset has 69% gigabit-capable premises and South Gloucestershire has 84.6% (Ofcom, June 2026). South Gloucestershire leads on the commuter blend of broadband (70%) and affordability (30%).
- Is GP access better in Bath and North East Somerset or South Gloucestershire?
- On the Gera GP Access score, Bath and North East Somerset scores 19.8 (Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB) and South Gloucestershire scores 19.8 (Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB). The two are level for GP access (NHS England, June 2026).
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Contains public sector information published by GeraRent and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Gera Liveability Index — joined UK government open data (June 2026, published 2026-06-19).