Is Shortwood a good place to live?
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In Shortwood (BS16 9), recorded crime is 37% below the national average, homes sell for around £349,557 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 37% below average
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£349,557
Population
24,408
Recorded crime
169.7
Schools
3
Broadband
59%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Shortwood BS16 9
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Shortwood BS16 9 is rated high. Around 0.5% of properties (22 of 4,548) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 10 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in BS16 9, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (37 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BS16 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 21/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 40
- One-person households
- 24%
- Households with children
- 32%
- Households
- 9,473
Owned 71% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BS16 9.
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Shortwood BS16 9: frequently asked questions
Is Shortwood BS16 9 a good place to live?
In Shortwood (BS16 9), recorded crime is 37% below the national average, homes sell for around £349,557 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Shortwood BS16 9?
Recorded crime in Shortwood BS16 9 runs at 169.7 per 1,000 properties, 37% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Shortwood BS16 9 safe?
Crime in Shortwood BS16 9 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Shortwood BS16 9 runs at 169.7 per 1,000 properties, 37% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Shortwood BS16 9?
Homes in Shortwood BS16 9 sell for around £349,557 on average, based on 127 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Shortwood BS16 9 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Shortwood BS16 9 is rated high. Around 0.5% of properties (22 of 4,548) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 10 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Shortwood BS16 9?
There are 3 schools in Shortwood BS16 9 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Shortwood BS16 9 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Shortwood BS16 9, 1 (50%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Shortwood BS16 9 a deprived area?
Shortwood BS16 9 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).