Town Pop. 745

Living in Catcott and Edington: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Catcott and Edington scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 82/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 14 scored places sharing the TA7 postcode district, Catcott and Edington ranks 3rd. Its economic health score runs 16 points above the TA7 district's 66/100. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see TA7 postcode district.

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Catcott and Edington scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
53.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 21 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 64% below national average
Drugs 3 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Broadway 9 crimes
  2. 2 Catcott Broad Drove 7 crimes
  3. 3 Green Drove 5 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 8.5 µg/m³
79
Green Space 6
Parks None
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
1Good
  • Catcott Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
25
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital12.1 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital14.2 mi
Yeovil Hospital17.1 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust4.5 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 capacity1,403 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate53%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53%Unemployed0.5%Retired36.3%Student3.3%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.2%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary21.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.9%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership87%
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
4
Bridgwater 5.4 mi
Highbridge and Burnham 6.4 mi
Taunton 13.4 mi
J23 M5 4.9 mi
J23 M5 4.9 mi
J24 M5 6.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Catcott and Edington 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

Chilton Polden 34 1.0 mi away ⇄
Shapwick 31 1.8 mi away ⇄
Cossington (Sedgemoor) 29 2.2 mi away ⇄
Ashcott 31 2.9 mi away ⇄
Woolavington 32 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bawdrip 32 3.2 mi away ⇄
Chedzoy 36 3.5 mi away ⇄
Westonzoyland 33 3.7 mi away ⇄
Meare 36 3.9 mi away ⇄
Middlezoy 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Puriton 36 4.6 mi away ⇄
East Huntspill 37 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Catcott and Edington a nice place to live?

Catcott and Edington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Catcott and Edington 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 Catcott and Edington?

Catcott and Edington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 40 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Catcott and Edington?

Among the top-rated schools in Catcott and Edington is Catcott Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Catcott and Edington in total.

Catcott and Edington in context

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Postcode districts in Catcott and Edington

TA7 35 ⇄

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