Town Pop. 202

Living in Bicknoller: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bicknoller is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 89/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 4/100 against a town median of 23/100.

Bicknoller places 5th of 13 in the TA4 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (95) from schools (4), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 72 points above the TA4 district's 17/100. For the surrounding area, see TA4 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
118.8 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 12 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 300% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 2 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 1 crimes
↓ 67% below national average
other 1 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 10 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 3 crimes
  3. 3 Hill Lane 2 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 3.103 · PM2.5 4.891 · PM10 8.679 µg/m³
81
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital11 mi
Weston General Hospital17.5 mi
Yeovil Hospital30.7 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryWest Somerset Healthcare2.2 mi
GP capacity1,562 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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate39%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed39%Unemployed1.5%Retired49.6%Student1.2%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44%Skilled & technical40.3%Routine & elementary15.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.1%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.9%
Home ownership82.2%
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
7
Taunton 11.3 mi
Bridgwater 12.4 mi
Highbridge and Burnham 14 mi
J24 M5 12.4 mi
J26 M5 12.6 mi
J26 M5 12.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
47
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bicknoller 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

West Quantoxhead 39 1.4 mi away ⇄
Stogumber 42 1.6 mi away ⇄
Williton 33 2.1 mi away ⇄
Crowcombe 48 2.3 mi away ⇄
Watchet 30 3.2 mi away ⇄
Kilve 30 3.3 mi away ⇄
Washford 32 4.0 mi away ⇄
Nether Stowey 42 5.0 mi away ⇄
Blue Anchor 30 5.9 mi away ⇄
Stogursey 29 6.1 mi away ⇄
Carhampton 31 6.6 mi away ⇄
Shurton 0 7.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bicknoller a nice place to live?

Bicknoller has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bicknoller is 47/100, 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 Bicknoller?

Bicknoller is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 24 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Bicknoller

TA4 48 ⇄

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