Town Pop. 2,668

Living in Bruton: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bruton comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The BA10 district averages 37/100, putting Bruton 6 points above its own postcode area. Safety (80) also clears 80/100.

Below 30/100: transport (11), lifestyle (18), schools (20) and healthcare (29). That puts Bruton in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: BA10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
113.9 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 117 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 40 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 39 crimes
↑ 135% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 29 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Burglary 25 crimes
↑ 169% above national average
other 54 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 25 crimes
  2. 2 Cole Mead 19 crimes
  3. 3 Trendle Lane 17 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 4.581 · PM2.5 5.631 · PM10 9.623 µg/m³
78
Green Space 14
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
20
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • Bruton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Sexey's 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
29
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital12.5 mi
Royal United Hospital18.8 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary24.1 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust3.7 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 capacity1,222 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
68
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 112 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate57%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57%Unemployed2.5%Retired26.5%Student6.2%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.7%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary22.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.9%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership67.2%
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
11
Bruton 0.5 mi
Castle Cary 2.9 mi
Templecombe 7.6 mi
J22 M5 23 mi
J22 M5 23 mi
J23 M5 23.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £359,000 24
Detached £492,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£296k £399k £504k £607k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Batcombe (Mendip) 30 2.9 mi away ⇄
Castle Cary 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Pecking Mill 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Stoney Stratton 32 3.3 mi away ⇄
Evercreech 34 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ditcheat 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Galhampton 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Wincanton 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
North Cadbury 34 5.2 mi away ⇄
Bourton (Dorset) 41 6.2 mi away ⇄
Zeals 40 6.4 mi away ⇄
Shepton Mallet 45 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bruton a nice place to live?

Bruton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bruton is 43/100, 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 Bruton?

Bruton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 304 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bruton?

Among the top-rated schools in Bruton are Bruton Primary School and Sexey's School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Bruton in total.

What are house prices like in Bruton?

The current median house price in Bruton is £359,000, around 26% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £492,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 25%. There were 24 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Bruton in context

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Postcode districts in Bruton

BA10 37 ⇄

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