Town Pop. 1,854

Living in Bishops Lydeard: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bishops Lydeard is 49/100, built from 9 categories. Lifestyle is where Bishops Lydeard most outperforms the national norm: 81/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 14/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 13 scored places sharing the TA4 postcode district, Bishops Lydeard ranks 3rd. Safety (89) and environment (84) sit at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: schools (17) and transport (21). For the surrounding area, see TA4 postcode district.

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Bishops Lydeard scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
82.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 69 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Public order 24 crimes
↑ 98% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Brendons 23 crimes
  2. 2 Moorlands 12 crimes
  3. 3 Bull Meadow 11 crimes

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

Environment
84
Air Quality NO₂ 3.913 · PM2.5 5.208 · PM10 9.934 µg/m³
79
Green Space 94
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Bishops Lydeard Church SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
34
A&E departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital3.6 mi
Weston General Hospital19.9 mi
Yeovil Hospital24.8 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,555 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
28.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
28.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 64 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate53.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.6%Unemployed2.5%Retired33.7%Student3.4%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary24.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)36%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership73.6%
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
21
Taunton 4.3 mi
Bridgwater 9.8 mi
Tiverton Parkway 12.3 mi
J26 M5 5.8 mi
J26 M5 6 mi
J25 M5 6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
81
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £307,500 20
Detached £355,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£279k £349k £422k £492k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Cotford St Luke 54 1.3 mi away ⇄
Halse 28 2.0 mi away ⇄
Hillcommon 36 2.4 mi away ⇄
Norton Fitzwarren 62 2.8 mi away ⇄
Kingston St Mary 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Staplegrove 69 3.2 mi away ⇄
Milverton 33 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bradford-on-Tone 37 4.1 mi away ⇄
Taunton 59 4.6 mi away ⇄
Crowcombe 48 5.0 mi away ⇄
Chelston 47 5.2 mi away ⇄
Trull 61 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bishops Lydeard a nice place to live?

Bishops Lydeard has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bishops Lydeard is 49/100, 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 Bishops Lydeard?

Bishops Lydeard is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 153 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bishops Lydeard?

Among the top-rated schools in Bishops Lydeard is Bishops Lydeard Church School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bishops Lydeard in total.

What are house prices like in Bishops Lydeard?

The current median house price in Bishops Lydeard is £307,500, around 8% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £355,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Bishops Lydeard in context

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Postcode districts in Bishops Lydeard

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