Town Pop. 335

Living in Chelston: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chelston scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 91/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the TA21 postcode district, Chelston ranks 2nd. On lifestyle specifically, Chelston sits 10 points above the TA21 district figure of 81/100. Environment (83) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TA21 postcode district.

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Chelston scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
60
1,056.7 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 165 crimes
↑ 1379% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 55 crimes
↑ 980% above national average
Public order 40 crimes
↑ 1737% above national average
Shoplifting 21 crimes
↑ 704% above national average
Burglary 20 crimes
↑ 1606% above national average
other 53 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 50 crimes
  2. 2 Quantock Road 20 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 18 crimes

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

Environment
83
Air Quality NO₂ 5.675 · PM2.5 5.352 · PM10 9.459 µg/m³
78
Green Space 95
Parks Ample 16
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
51
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • St John's 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
28
A&E departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital3.8 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)22.1 mi
Yeovil Hospital24.7 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryWellington Medical Centre1.4 mi
GP capacity1,458 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
2.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
2.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
87.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate56.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.7%Unemployed2.2%Retired26.1%Student2%Other inactive13%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.4%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary28%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.2%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership65.7%
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
18
Taunton 5.3 mi
Tiverton Parkway 8.1 mi
Honiton 12.9 mi
J26 M5 0.8 mi
J26 M5 1.1 mi
J25 M5 6.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
91
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Ample 89
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Chelston 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

Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) 52 1.0 mi away ⇄
Bradford-on-Tone 37 1.5 mi away ⇄
Rockwell Green 45 2.0 mi away ⇄
Langford Budville 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hillcommon 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Milverton 33 3.6 mi away ⇄
Trull 61 3.8 mi away ⇄
Blagdon Hill 32 3.8 mi away ⇄
Cotford St Luke 54 4.0 mi away ⇄
Norton Fitzwarren 62 4.1 mi away ⇄
Halse 28 4.4 mi away ⇄
Hemyock 45 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chelston a nice place to live?

Chelston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chelston is 47/100, 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 Chelston?

Chelston has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 60/100. There were 354 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chelston?

Among the top-rated schools in Chelston is St John's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Chelston in total.

Chelston in context

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Postcode districts in Chelston

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