Town Pop. 189

Living in Blue Anchor: Liveability Score 30/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Blue Anchor comes out at 30/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 24/100 against a town median of 60/100. Of the 7 places sharing the TA24 postcode district, Blue Anchor scores lowest.

It scores 8 points below the TA24 postcode district as a whole, which averages 38/100. On environment specifically, Blue Anchor sits 23 points below the TA24 district figure of 83/100. That sits 20 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: TA24 postcode district.

30
OUT OF 100
Below Avg
Score for:

Settlement area

The built-up area boundary and the postcodes its score is averaged from, each shaded by its own score. Clustered pins are other settlements. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

Loading map…

Each postcode is coloured by its own overall score on the default weighting. Scores are filled in as postcodes get searched on the site, so a blue dot just means that postcode hasn't been scored yet.

Blue Anchor scores 30 but individual postcodes tell the full story

See the exact score for any postcode, side by side with Blue Anchor.
Or compare:
TA24 5AA TA24 6AA TA24 7AA TA24 8AB TA24 9DA TA24

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
71
804.2 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 75 crimes
↑ 1092% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↑ 770% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 1122% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 756% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 781% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
Loading map…
  1. 1 New Road 19 crimes
  2. 2 Monksway 16 crimes
  3. 3 Lower Street 10 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 2.9 · PM2.5 4.6 · PM10 7.9 µg/m³
82
Green Space 10
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital16.5 mi
Weston General Hospital20.5 mi
North Devon District Hospital28.6 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryDunster Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity1,287 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
24
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
9.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
9.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
39
Employment rate42.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed42.2%Unemployed1.6%Retired44.3%Student2.1%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.9%Skilled & technical39.3%Routine & elementary26.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.3%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership68.1%
Among the most-deprived 25% 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 E
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
9
Rhoose Cardiff International Airport 14.5 mi
Barry Island 15.7 mi
Barry 15.8 mi
J26 M5 16.9 mi
J26 M5 17 mi
J27 M5 18 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

Places like Blue Anchor Pro

Pick the categories you want to beat. Pro members see the most similar settlements that score higher in all of them.

Find somewhere like Blue Anchor, but with a higher score in …

ProSimilar settlements is a Pro featureUpgrade to Pro

House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Blue Anchor 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

Carhampton 31 1.0 mi away ⇄
Dunster 32 2.0 mi away ⇄
Washford 32 2.1 mi away ⇄
Watchet 30 3.1 mi away ⇄
Minehead 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Williton 33 3.8 mi away ⇄
Wootton Courtenay 31 5.2 mi away ⇄
West Quantoxhead 39 5.4 mi away ⇄
Bicknoller 47 5.9 mi away ⇄
Stogumber 42 6.0 mi away ⇄
Kilve 30 7.8 mi away ⇄
Crowcombe 48 8.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Anchor a nice place to live?

Blue Anchor has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Blue Anchor is 30/100, 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 Blue Anchor?

Blue Anchor has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 71/100. There were 152 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Blue Anchor in context

See the best places to live in Somerset, ranked

Postcode districts in Blue Anchor

TA24 38 ⇄

Check your exact postcode

Get a personalised score for any UK postcode, tailored to what matters most to you.

Score my postcode