| Council | South Gloucestershire |
| Crime Rate | Above Average for a South West village 39% below the national average. |
| Demographics | 🌻 Retirees🏠 Homeowner Families |
The average house price in Old Down is £517,000, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Old Down house price trends over the last 30 years.
£517,000
£597,000
£445,000
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Is Old Down a nice place to live?
Yes, Old Down is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Gloucestershire. It particularly appeals to retirees and homeowner families.
How safe is Old Down?
Old Down has an above average crime rate for a South West village, with around 46 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 39% below the national average, and 26% below the Gloucestershire average. The comparison is stabilised for a small population. Most incidents are concentrated around a single location.
What are the best schools in Old Down?
Old Down has 5 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Almondsbury Church of England Primary School, St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Olveston Church of England Primary School and The Castle School. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Old Down?
The majority of residents in Old Down identify as White (British) (95%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (95%). The most common religion is Christian (56%).