About Catbrain

Catbrain is a small settlement located in Gloucestershire, England, within the BS10 postcode area. It lies in a rural part of the county, surrounded by open countryside and agricultural land. The area is characterised by its quiet, peaceful environment and traditional English landscape. While it is not a large community, Catbrain offers a sense of tranquillity and connection to the local countryside. The village is situated near the border with Somerset, and its proximity to the River Avon provides a natural focal point for the area. There are a few residential properties and farm buildings, reflecting the area’s agricultural roots. The surrounding fields and hedgerows contribute to the rural character of the place. It is a location where daily life moves at a slower pace, typical of many villages in the English countryside.

School Ratings in Catbrain

Catbrain is served by 156 schools. Brentry & Henbury Children's Centre is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 5 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Catbrain

Property prices average £340K across the area, and semi-detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £316K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Catbrain

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Shoplifting accounts for the highest share in Catbrain, with 132 incidents logged in March 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Catbrain

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Catbrain falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Catbrain

Most properties in Catbrain can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,113 sales

Average Price £340K
£2K — £24M
Detached £452K 288
Semi £316K 1,065
Terraced £274K 967
Flat £201K 658

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

85 Primary
16 Secondary
55 Other
Brentry & Henbury Children's Centre Outstanding 0.6 miles Brentry Primary School Primary Good 0.6 miles Henbury Court Children's Centre 1 miles Henbury Court Primary Academy Primary 1 miles Blaise High School Secondary Good 1.1 miles Blaise Primary and Nursery School Primary 1.1 miles Little Mead Primary Academy Primary Requires Improvement 1.2 miles North Star 82° 1.2 miles Callicroft Primary School Primary Good 1.5 miles Fonthill Primary Academy Primary Good 1.5 miles Badocks Wood E-ACT Academy Primary Good 1.6 miles Charlton Wood Primary Academy Primary Good 1.7 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Catbrain IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Catbrain in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
5/10
Income
5/10
Employment
5/10
Education
4/10
Health
5/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
6/10
9,269 Children (0-15) 20%
29,393 Working Age 63%
9,842 Older (60+) 21%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 36.5% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 20.4% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Catbrain 801 crimes · March 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Catbrain is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

273 Violence & Sexual Offences
132 Shoplifting
73 Public Order
72 Anti-Social Behaviour
72 Criminal Damage & Arson
61 Vehicle Crime
39 Burglary
35 Other Theft
16 Other Crime
12 Drugs
6 Robbery
5 Weapons
3 Bicycle Theft
2 Theft from Person
Local Policing
Avon And Somerset Patchway and Cribbs Causeway
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Pilning Train Station 2 miles
Patchway Train Station 2.1 miles
Sea Mills Train Station 3.4 miles
Severn Beach Train Station 3.5 miles
St Andrews Road Train Station 3.6 miles
Redland Train Station 3.7 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Cribbs Causeway 0 yards Brentry 0.6 miles Compton Greenfield 0.9 miles Hallen 1.2 miles Berwick 1.2 miles Easter Compton 1.2 miles Over 1.4 miles Henbury 1.4 miles Southmead 1.4 miles Blaise Hamlet 1.8 miles Eastfield 1.9 miles Marsh Common 2 miles

Local Government

District Bristol, City of
Ward Horfield
Constituency Bristol North West
Parish Bristol, City of, unparished area
Region South West

Streets in BS10 30 shown View all streets

Acorns Nurseries 1 Alexandra Road 1 Ambleside Avenue 6 Applegate 1 Ardenton Walk 2 Arnall Drive 2 Arnside Road 1 Ascot Road 1 Ash Walk 1 Ashburton Road 2 Aspen Drive 2 Avondown Close 1 Avonmouth Way 1 Barnwell Close 1 Battersby Way 3 Bell Close 1 Bensaunt Grove 1 Berry Hill Close 1 Berwick Court 1 Berwick Drive 2 Berwick Lane 2 Bickerton Close 1 Bidwell Close 1 Bilbie Close 1 Bindon Drive 1 Birdale Close 1 Bishop Manor Road 3 Bishopthorpe Lane 1 Bishopthorpe Road 6 Blackhorse Hill 1

Postcodes in BS10 50 shown View all postcodes

BS10 5AA BS10 5AB BS10 5AD BS10 5AE BS10 5AF BS10 5AG BS10 5AH BS10 5AJ BS10 5AL BS10 5AN BS10 5AP BS10 5AQ BS10 5AR BS10 5AS BS10 5AT BS10 5AU BS10 5AW BS10 5AX BS10 5AY BS10 5AZ BS10 5BA BS10 5BB BS10 5BD BS10 5BE BS10 5BG BS10 5BH BS10 5BJ BS10 5BL BS10 5BN BS10 5BP BS10 5BS BS10 5BT BS10 5BU BS10 5BW BS10 5BX BS10 5BY BS10 5BZ BS10 5DA BS10 5DB BS10 5DD BS10 5DF BS10 5DJ BS10 5DL BS10 5DQ BS10 5DR BS10 5DS BS10 5DT BS10 5DU BS10 5DW BS10 5DX