Town Pop. 749

Living in Ashcott: Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ashcott is 31/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 12th highest-scoring of the 14 places in the TA7 postcode district.

That sits 19 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (82) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (3), transport (5), lifestyle (6) and schools (13). For the surrounding area, see TA7 postcode district.

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Ashcott scores 31 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
144.2 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 54 crimes
↑ 117% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 146% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Station Road 9 crimes
  2. 2 Pit Hill Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 Tapmoor Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.305 · PM2.5 5.351 · PM10 8.909 µg/m³
79
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Ashcott 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
3
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital14.6 mi
Yeovil Hospital14.7 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital15.2 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryEdington Surgery3 mi
GP capacity1,403 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate52.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.5%Unemployed1.2%Retired33.7%Student3.4%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.1%Skilled & technical37%Routine & elementary21.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.4%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership81.4%
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
5
Bridgwater 7.8 mi
Highbridge and Burnham 9.2 mi
Castle Cary 12.7 mi
J23 M5 7.8 mi
J23 M5 7.8 mi
J24 M5 8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Ashcott 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

Shapwick 31 1.2 mi away ⇄
Walton (Mendip) 45 1.8 mi away ⇄
Catcott and Edington 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Meare 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Street 53 3.1 mi away ⇄
High Ham 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Chilton Polden 34 3.9 mi away ⇄
Glastonbury 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Compton Dundon 45 4.4 mi away ⇄
Middlezoy 35 4.5 mi away ⇄
Othery 36 4.7 mi away ⇄
Westonzoyland 33 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashcott a nice place to live?

Ashcott has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ashcott is 31/100, 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 Ashcott?

Ashcott is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 108 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ashcott?

Among the top-rated schools in Ashcott is Ashcott Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Ashcott in total.

Ashcott in context

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Postcode districts in Ashcott

TA7 35 ⇄

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