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Living in Ash (South Somerset): Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ash (South Somerset) scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 22/100 against a town median of 60/100. Ash (South Somerset) places 2nd of 3 in the TA12 postcode district.

Against the wider TA12 district average of 44/100, that is 5 points below. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (94) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TA12 postcode district.

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Ash (South Somerset) scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
112.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 21 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 197% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 102% above national average
Drugs 4 crimes
↑ 218% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 2 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cedar Court 8 crimes
  2. 2 Middle Leaze Drove 6 crimes
  3. 3 Witcombe Lane 5 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 4.2 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
78
Green Space 39
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Ash Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital5.3 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital16.1 mi
Weston General Hospital25.2 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryMartock Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity4,795 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
22
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
42.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
42.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate56%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56%Unemployed1.9%Retired32.8%Student2.8%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.8%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary22.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)35%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership81.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax Somerset · 2026-27
A £1,707
B £1,992
C £2,276
D £2,561
E £3,130
F £3,699
G £4,268
H £5,122
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
4
Yeovil Pen Mill 6.4 mi
Yeovil Junction 7.1 mi
Crewkerne 7.7 mi
J24 M5 13.6 mi
J24 M5 13.6 mi
J25 M5 13.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ash (South Somerset) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Martock 48 1.3 mi away ⇄
Tintinhull 35 1.5 mi away ⇄
Long Load 45 1.7 mi away ⇄
Stoke sub Hamdon 48 2.0 mi away ⇄
Montacute 34 2.6 mi away ⇄
Kingsbury Episcopi 34 2.7 mi away ⇄
Norton sub Hamdon 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Chilthorne Domer 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Long Sutton (South Somerset) 25 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ilchester 36 3.3 mi away ⇄
South Petherton 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Odcombe 37 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ash (South Somerset) a nice place to live?

Ash (South Somerset) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ash (South Somerset) is 39/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Ash (South Somerset)?

Ash (South Somerset) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 43 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ash (South Somerset)?

Among the top-rated schools in Ash (South Somerset) is Ash Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Ash (South Somerset) in total.

Ash (South Somerset) in context

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Postcode districts in Ash (South Somerset)

TA12 44 ⇄

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