Town Pop. 550

Living in Burton (South Somerset): Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Burton (South Somerset) scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 36/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 60/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Burton (South Somerset) places 6th of 16 in the BA22 postcode district. Its healthcare score runs 8 points above the BA22 district's 28/100. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BA22 postcode district.

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Burton (South Somerset) scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
60
205.5 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 36 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Shoplifting 17 crimes
↑ 296% above national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 369% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 320% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Rexes Hollow Lane 39 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 30 crimes
  3. 3 Tellis Cross 13 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.456 · PM2.5 5.603 · PM10 10.384 µg/m³
77
Green Space 9
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
30
1 school in area · 13 within 4km
1Good
  • East Coker Community Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
36
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital1.8 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital20.7 mi
Weston General Hospital30.7 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryWest Coker Surgery1.2 mi
GP capacity1,543 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
38
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
65%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
65%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate50.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.5%Unemployed1.8%Retired38.2%Student2%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.5%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary18.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.5%Apprenticeship9%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership83.5%
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
8
Yeovil Junction 2.2 mi
Yeovil Pen Mill 2.8 mi
Thornford 3.6 mi
J25 M5 18.9 mi
J25 M5 18.9 mi
J24 M5 19.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Burton (South Somerset) 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

West Coker 34 1.1 mi away ⇄
Barwick and Stoford 39 1.7 mi away ⇄
Hardington Mandeville 32 1.9 mi away ⇄
Yeovil 52 2.1 mi away ⇄
Odcombe 37 2.2 mi away ⇄
East Chinnock 34 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bradford Abbas 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Montacute 34 3.4 mi away ⇄
Chilthorne Domer 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Yetminster 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Thornford 28 4.2 mi away ⇄
West Chinnock 33 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Burton (South Somerset) a nice place to live?

Burton (South Somerset) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Burton (South Somerset) is 39/100, 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 Burton (South Somerset)?

Burton (South Somerset) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 60/100. There were 113 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Burton (South Somerset)?

Among the top-rated schools in Burton (South Somerset) is East Coker Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Burton (South Somerset) in total.

Burton (South Somerset) in context

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Postcode districts in Burton (South Somerset)

BA22 42 ⇄

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