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Living in Barrington (South Somerset): Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Barrington (South Somerset) comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport falls furthest short: 4/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 6 places in the TA19 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 35 points above the TA19 district's 37/100. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see TA19 postcode district.

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Barrington (South Somerset) scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
200.9 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 50 crimes
↑ 224% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 248% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 185% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 209% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shelway Lane 9 crimes
  2. 2 Silver Street 8 crimes
  3. 3 Morris Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 8.9 µg/m³
79
Green Space 62
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital9.8 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital11 mi
Weston General Hospital25.1 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgerySummervale Surgery3.3 mi
GP capacity2,688 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
72
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate56.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.8%Unemployed1.3%Retired32%Student1.9%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.2%Skilled & technical40.5%Routine & elementary17.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.1%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership78.3%
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
Crewkerne 7.1 mi
Taunton 11.1 mi
Yeovil Pen Mill 11.2 mi
J25 M5 9.4 mi
J25 M5 9.4 mi
J24 M5 11.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Barrington (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

Shepton Beauchamp 42 1.1 mi away ⇄
Seavington St Michael 37 2.2 mi away ⇄
South Petherton 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ilton 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
Ilminster 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Kingsbury Episcopi 34 3.2 mi away ⇄
Over Stratton 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Fivehead 33 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hinton St George 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Drayton (South Somerset) 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Curry Rivel 34 4.3 mi away ⇄
Martock 48 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Barrington (South Somerset) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Barrington (South Somerset) is 40/100, 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 Barrington (South Somerset)?

Barrington (South Somerset) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 93 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Barrington (South Somerset) in context

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Postcode districts in Barrington (South Somerset)

TA19 42 ⇄

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