Postcode report
BS34 4AA Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About BS34 4AA: area rating, property, schools and local change
BS34 4AA is a postcode in Charlton & Cribbs, South Gloucestershire, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BS34 4AA, then scores the surrounding small area 44/100 - bottom 30% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BS34 4AA are jobs and health, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BS34 4AA is based on South Gloucestershire 034 Census 2021. It covers 7,861 residents, 4,819 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 32, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 58% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 21% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
Families checking schools near BS34 4AA can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BS34 4AA by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BS34 4AA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BS34 4AA
Is BS34 4AA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 44/100 (bottom 30% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BS34 4AA?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BS34 4AA?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near BS34 4AA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for BS34 4AA?
LocaleIQ matched BS34 4AA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
Is there much building or roadworks around BS34 4AA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.