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Living in Butleigh: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Butleigh scores 32/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 8/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 5 places in the BA6 postcode district.

On safety specifically, Butleigh sits 53 points above the BA6 district figure of 40/100. That sits 18 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Wider context for the surrounding area: BA6 postcode district.

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Butleigh scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
111.7 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 43 crimes
↑ 70% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
Drugs 5 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Butleigh Road 8 crimes
  2. 2 St Dunstan'S Park 7 crimes
  3. 3 Apple Meadow 6 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 3.906 · PM2.5 5.38 · PM10 9.184 µg/m³
79
Green Space 6
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Butleigh Church of England 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
3
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital10.3 mi
Weston General Hospital19.5 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital19.6 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryL85029 - Vine Surgery Partnership3.1 mi
GP capacity2,048 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
8
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
79%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 39 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate55.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.5%Unemployed0.9%Retired30.9%Student3.9%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.1%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary19.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.7%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership79.3%
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
3
Castle Cary 7.1 mi
Bruton 10.4 mi
Yeovil Pen Mill 11.1 mi
J24 M5 13.3 mi
J24 M5 13.6 mi
J23 M5 13.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
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 Butleigh 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

Barton St David 35 1.6 mi away ⇄
Compton Dundon 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
Baltonsborough 32 1.9 mi away ⇄
Keinton Mandeville 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Edgarley 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Charlton Mackrell 23 2.7 mi away ⇄
Street 53 3.0 mi away ⇄
Charlton Adam 24 3.2 mi away ⇄
West Pennard 33 3.5 mi away ⇄
Glastonbury 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Somerton 36 3.7 mi away ⇄
Walton (Mendip) 45 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Butleigh a nice place to live?

Butleigh has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Butleigh is 32/100, 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 Butleigh?

Butleigh is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 85 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Butleigh?

Among the top-rated schools in Butleigh is Butleigh Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Butleigh in total.

Butleigh in context

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Postcode districts in Butleigh

BA6 34 ⇄

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