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Living in Blackford (Sedgemoor): Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Blackford (Sedgemoor) scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Blackford (Sedgemoor) most outperforms the national norm: 87/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Transport falls furthest short: 4/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

No other settlement in the BS28 postcode district scores higher. Blackford (Sedgemoor) leads all 4. Against the wider BS28 district average of 36/100, that is 5 points above. On broadband specifically, Blackford (Sedgemoor) sits 46 points above the BS28 district figure of 41/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BS28 postcode district.

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Blackford (Sedgemoor) scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
325 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 41 crimes
↑ 285% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 555% above national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 617% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 382% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 313% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Long Hill 10 crimes
  2. 2 Quab Lane Close 9 crimes
  3. 3 Cheddar Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.339 · PM2.5 5.245 · PM10 8.277 µg/m³
79
Green Space 4
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    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 Hospital8.5 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital18.9 mi
St Michael's Hospital19 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust4.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryAxbridge & Wedmore Medical Practice4.4 mi
GP capacity1,792 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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate54%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54%Unemployed1.8%Retired34.3%Student3.1%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.8%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary15.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.2%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership83.3%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
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
Highbridge and Burnham 5.6 mi
Bridgwater 9.3 mi
Weston Milton 9.6 mi
J22 M5 4.5 mi
J22 M5 4.6 mi
J23 M5 7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
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 Blackford (Sedgemoor) 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

Wedmore 40 1.3 mi away ⇄
Cocklake 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
Mark 37 2.1 mi away ⇄
Weare 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Theale (Sedgemoor) 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Mark Causeway 36 3.3 mi away ⇄
Lower Weare 39 3.8 mi away ⇄
Rooks Bridge 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Draycott 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
East Huntspill 37 4.4 mi away ⇄
Cross 44 4.5 mi away ⇄
Axbridge 49 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Blackford (Sedgemoor) a nice place to live?

Blackford (Sedgemoor) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Blackford (Sedgemoor) is 41/100, 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 Blackford (Sedgemoor)?

Blackford (Sedgemoor) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 104 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Blackford (Sedgemoor)?

Among the top-rated schools in Blackford (Sedgemoor) is Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Blackford (Sedgemoor) in total.

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Postcode districts in Blackford (Sedgemoor)

BS28 36 ⇄

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