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Living in Bradford-on-Tone: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bradford-on-Tone scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 48/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 9th highest-scoring of the 13 places in the TA4 postcode district. Against the wider TA4 district average of 48/100, that is 11 points below. Its lifestyle score runs 28 points below the TA4 district's 76/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TA4 postcode district.

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Bradford-on-Tone scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
555.6 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 56 crimes
↑ 619% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 1157% above national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 1854% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 727% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 153% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Gardeners Close 39 crimes
  2. 2 Swifts 15 crimes
  3. 3 Nynehead Road 14 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 4.834 · PM2.5 5.32 · PM10 10.127 µg/m³
78
Green Space 82
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital2.5 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)23.8 mi
Weston General Hospital23.9 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryCollege Way Surgery2.6 mi
GP capacity1,523 patients per GP
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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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate55%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55%Unemployed1.4%Retired33.2%Student3.4%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.8%Skilled & technical37.2%Routine & elementary17%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.7%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership82.7%
Among the least-deprived 37% 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
6
Taunton 3.8 mi
Tiverton Parkway 9.7 mi
Bridgwater 12.2 mi
J26 M5 1.7 mi
J26 M5 2 mi
J25 M5 5.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
48
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bradford-on-Tone 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

Chelston 47 1.5 mi away ⇄
Hillcommon 36 2.3 mi away ⇄
Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) 52 2.5 mi away ⇄
Norton Fitzwarren 62 2.6 mi away ⇄
Trull 61 2.6 mi away ⇄
Cotford St Luke 54 2.9 mi away ⇄
Staplegrove 69 3.5 mi away ⇄
Rockwell Green 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Blagdon Hill 32 3.5 mi away ⇄
Taunton 59 3.6 mi away ⇄
Milverton 33 3.7 mi away ⇄
Halse 28 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bradford-on-Tone a nice place to live?

Bradford-on-Tone has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bradford-on-Tone is 37/100, 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 Bradford-on-Tone?

Bradford-on-Tone is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 130 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Bradford-on-Tone in context

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Postcode districts in Bradford-on-Tone

TA4 48 ⇄

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