About Lodway

Lodway is a small village located in Somerset, England, within the BS11 postcode area. This rural community is surrounded by the natural beauty of the English countryside, providing a peaceful environment for residents and visitors alike. The village features a few local amenities, including a pub and a church, which serve as focal points for social interaction. The surrounding area offers opportunities for walking and exploring the landscape, with fields and woodlands nearby. Lodway is conveniently situated for those wishing to explore larger towns in Somerset, making it an ideal base for discovering the region. The village has a close-knit feel, where local events and gatherings foster a sense of community among its inhabitants.

School Ratings in Lodway

Lodway is served by 120 schools. A further 5 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Lodway

Property prices average £425K across the area, and terraced houses are the most common property type, typically selling for £256K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Lodway

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Shoplifting accounts for the highest share in Lodway, with 43 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Lodway

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Lodway is among the more deprived areas nationally. The area sees higher levels of employment deprivation, with more residents excluded from the labour market. Income deprivation is more prevalent, with household earnings falling below the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Lodway

Superfast broadband reaches parts of Lodway, though coverage is not uniform. 4G mobile signal is available in most areas, with 5G access more limited. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 2,210 sales

Average Price £425K
£195 — £166.11M
Detached £408K 101
Semi £266K 688
Terraced £256K 885
Flat £167K 374

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

66 Primary
13 Secondary
41 Other
Shirehampton Primary School Primary Good 0.3 miles Pill Library & Children's Centre 0.3 miles St Bernard's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Crockerne Church of England Primary School Primary Good 0.6 miles Avonmouth Children's Centre Inadequate 0.7 miles Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery Primary Good 0.7 miles Nova Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Oasis Academy Brightstowe Secondary 0.7 miles St Katherine's School Secondary Good 0.9 miles Long Cross Children's Centre 1.1 miles Oasis Academy Long Cross Primary Good 1.1 miles Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol Primary Good 1.3 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Lodway IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation identifies Lodway as one of the more deprived areas nationally. Residents face greater challenges around employment and income, though ongoing investment in infrastructure and services is helping to address these issues over time.

Overall Deprivation
3/10
Income
3/10
Employment
3/10
Education
2/10
Health
3/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
5/10
4,486 Children (0-15) 22%
12,729 Working Age 62%
4,145 Older (60+) 20%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 44.7% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 24.6% 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 Lodway 329 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Lodway 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.

130 Violence & Sexual Offences
43 Shoplifting
37 Anti-Social Behaviour
25 Other Theft
20 Public Order
16 Criminal Damage & Arson
13 Burglary
12 Vehicle Crime
12 Other Crime
11 Drugs
7 Robbery
3 Weapons
Local Policing
Avon And Somerset Avonmouth and Shirehampton
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

Shirehampton Train Station 0.2 miles
Portway Park And Ride Train Station 0.3 miles
Avonmouth Train Station 1.1 miles
St Andrews Road Train Station 1.6 miles
Sea Mills Train Station 1.7 miles
Clifton Down Train Station 3.5 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Avonmouth 0.6 miles Pill 0.6 miles Shirehampton 0.9 miles Ham Green 0.9 miles Easton-in-Gordano 0.9 miles Lawrence Weston 1.8 miles Sea Mills 1.9 miles Sheepway 1.9 miles Coombe Dingle 2 miles Sneyd Park 2 miles Portbury 2 miles Lower Failand 2 miles

Local Government

District Bristol, City of
Ward Avonmouth & Lawrence Weston
Constituency Bristol North West
Parish Bristol, City of, unparished area
Region South West

Streets in BS11 30 shown View all streets

Akeman Way 1 Alderdown Close 1 Antona Drive 2 Atwood Drive 4 Avonbridge Trading Estate 1 Avonmouth Dock 2 Avonmouth Road 20 Avonmouth Way 9 Avonmouth Way West 3 Avonwood Close 1 Awdelett Close 1 Aylminton Walk 2 Badenham Grove 2 Banfield Close 1 Bangrove Walk 1 Bank Road 1 Barracks Lane 2 Barrow Hill Crescent 2 Barrow Hill Road 3 Barrowmead Drive 6 Beachley Walk 1 Bellhouse Walk 1 Beverston Gardens 1 Boon Villas 1 Bradley Avenue 2 Bradley Crescent 7 Bristow Broadway 1 Broadlands Drive 12 Broadleaze 1 Brookthorpe Avenue 1

Postcodes in BS11 50 shown View all postcodes

BS11 0AA BS11 0AB BS11 0AD BS11 0AE BS11 0AF BS11 0AG BS11 0AH BS11 0AJ BS11 0AL BS11 0AN BS11 0AQ BS11 0AT BS11 0AU BS11 0AW BS11 0AX BS11 0AY BS11 0BB BS11 0BE BS11 0BG BS11 0BH BS11 0BJ BS11 0BL BS11 0BN BS11 0BQ BS11 0BS BS11 0BT BS11 0BU BS11 0BX BS11 0BY BS11 0BZ BS11 0DA BS11 0DB BS11 0DD BS11 0DE BS11 0DF BS11 0DG BS11 0DJ BS11 0DL BS11 0DN BS11 0DP BS11 0DR BS11 0DS BS11 0DT BS11 0DW BS11 0DX BS11 0DY BS11 0DZ BS11 0EA BS11 0EB BS11 0ED