Town Pop. 5,555

Living in Cheddar: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cheddar scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 36/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 64/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Cheddar places 4th of 6 in the BS26 postcode district. Its healthcare score runs 17 points above the BS26 district's 19/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see BS26 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
64
94.3 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 207 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 147 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 40 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 40 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Other theft 29 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
other 61 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cufic Lane 54 crimes
  2. 2 Froglands Way 21 crimes
  3. 3 Wedmore Road 19 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 8.5 µg/m³
78
Green Space 29
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
22
3 schools in area · 5 within 4km
1Good2Ungraded
  • The Kings of Wessex AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Cheddar First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Fairlands Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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 departmentsWeston General Hospital7.9 mi
St Michael's Hospital14.2 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary14.2 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%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,780 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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 201 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate55.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.8%Unemployed1.7%Retired31.7%Student3.3%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.7%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary23.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.2%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership76%
Among the least-deprived 29% 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
11
Yatton 8 mi
Weston Milton 8.5 mi
Highbridge and Burnham 9.3 mi
J21 M5 7.2 mi
J22 M5 7.5 mi
J21 M5 7.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 20
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Ample 58
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £355,000 49
Detached £470,000 21
Semi-detached £285,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£232k £346k £464k £578k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Axbridge 49 1.6 mi away ⇄
Draycott 38 1.8 mi away ⇄
Shipham 47 2.5 mi away ⇄
Cross 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Cocklake 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Weare 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Lower Weare 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Winscombe and Sandford 49 3.4 mi away ⇄
Wedmore 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Westbury-sub-Mendip 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Churchill (North Somerset) 41 4.3 mi away ⇄
Blagdon 42 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cheddar a nice place to live?

Cheddar has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cheddar is 42/100, 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 Cheddar?

Cheddar has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 64/100. There were 524 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cheddar?

Among the top-rated schools in Cheddar is The Kings of Wessex Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Cheddar in total.

What are house prices like in Cheddar?

The current median house price in Cheddar is £355,000, around 25% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £470,000, semi-detached £285,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 29%. There were 49 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Cheddar in context

See where Cheddar ranks among the best places to live in Somerset

Postcode districts in Cheddar

BS26 40 ⇄
BS27 44 ⇄

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