Long Ashton & Gordano
North Somerset 006 · 7 sub-areas · 13,572 residents
North Somerset 006 is a largely rural and suburban stretch within North Somerset, home to around 13,600 people. A typical two-bedroom lets for about £1,065 a month — noticeably below the UK median for a 2-bed — and owner-occupation here is unusually high at over four in five households. Nearly half of residents work from home, which shapes the character of the area considerably.
Long Ashton & Gordano is a commuter neighbourhood within North Somerset — train into Bristol runs in around 57 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time; a high share of adults are degree-educated, which often shows up in the kind of jobs people commute to.
Overview
What's it like to live in Long Ashton & Gordano?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,194 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 7 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Long Ashton & Gordano in North Somerset
Living in Long Ashton & Gordano
This part of North Somerset has a distinctly settled, owner-occupied feel. With over 82% of households owning their home — far above what you'd find in most English neighbourhoods — it's the kind of area where people put down roots rather than pass through. The population skews older than average: roughly one in five residents is 65 or over, and the under-35 share is relatively slim at around 35%.
The cost picture is one of the more attractive aspects. Median monthly rents sit at around £1,194, and a two-bedroom comes in at about £1,065 — below the UK national median for that bedroom size. That said, buying here is a different story: the median house price is over £560,000, which translates to roughly eight and a half years of saving for a deposit. This is firmly owner-occupier territory, and the private rental market is thin — only about one in ten households rents privately.
Almost half of residents work from home, which is one of the highest shares you'll find anywhere in England. Public transport use is minimal at just 2%, and around 41% commute by car — a pattern that reflects the rural and semi-rural nature of the area more than any failing of infrastructure. If you're car-free, think carefully before committing: the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3.8 km away (about a 48-minute walk or a short drive), and there's no metro or tram service within realistic reach.
Greenspace is close at hand — the nearest open space is under 600 metres away for most residents — and broadband coverage is strong, with nearly 85% of premises able to access gigabit-capable connections. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the area.
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Frequently asked
- Is North Somerset 006 a nice place to live?
- For the right person, yes. It's a quiet, settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with low crime, good broadband, and greenspace nearby. The trade-off is car dependency, a thin rental market, and school Ofsted ratings that fall well below the national average. It suits remote workers and families who drive more than it suits young renters relying on public transport.
- What is the rent in North Somerset 006?
- A one-bedroom runs around £810 a month, a two-bedroom about £1,065, and a three-bedroom around £1,326. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 3.6% over the past year. The private rental market is small here — only about one in ten households rents privately.
- Is North Somerset 006 safe?
- It's notably safe. The crime rate is around 48 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — roughly 40% below the UK national rate of around 80 per 1,000. The neighbourhood also sits in the top 10% least deprived areas in England, which tends to correlate with lower crime rates across all categories.
- What's the commute from North Somerset 006 to the nearest city centre?
- Most residents here drive or work from home — nearly half work remotely, and public transport accounts for just 2% of commutes. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3.8 km away. Once on the rail network, you can reach a major employment hub in around 57 minutes. There's no metro or tram service in the area.
- Who lives in North Somerset 006?
- Mostly settled owner-occupiers — over 82% own their home. The population skews older, with around one in five residents aged 65 or over and a low 18–34 share of just 12%. Families with children make up roughly 28% of households. Nearly half of residents hold a degree, and many work from home in professional roles.
- What schools are near North Somerset 006?
- There are 15 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 7% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 3.5 km away. Parents should research individual school catchments carefully, as the ratings picture here is notably weaker than in much of England.
- How affordable is buying a home in North Somerset 006?
- Stretching, even on a good salary. The median house price is over £560,000, and on the typical local resident salary of around £33,000 a year, it takes roughly eight and a half years to save a deposit. The area is overwhelmingly owner-occupied, but first-time buyers face a significant affordability gap.