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Living in Chilcompton: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chilcompton comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 33/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Chilcompton places 6th of 9 in the BA3 postcode district.

It scores 10 points below the BA3 postcode district as a whole, which averages 50/100. On schools specifically, Chilcompton sits 16 points below the BA3 district figure of 46/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BA3 postcode district.

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Chilcompton scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
79
110.7 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 86 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Shoplifting 42 crimes
↑ 178% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 37 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 48 crimes
  2. 2 Fosseway 15 crimes
  3. 3 Raglan Close 12 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.6 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 8.8 µg/m³
78
Green Space 9
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
30
1 school in area · 11 within 4km
1Good
  • St Vigor & St John Church SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
12
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital9.7 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary13.5 mi
St Michael's Hospital13.6 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgerySomer Valley Medical Group2.3 mi
GP capacity1,697 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
33
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 72 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate58.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.4%Unemployed2%Retired25%Student6.5%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.8%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary25.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.9%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership67.7%
Among the least-deprived 40% 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
28
Frome 8.9 mi
Oldfield Park 9.8 mi
Bath Spa 10.3 mi
J3 M32 14.3 mi
J3 M32 14.5 mi
J2 M32 14.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £407,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£369k £451k £535k £616k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Stratton-on-the-Fosse 47 0.8 mi away ⇄
Midsomer Norton 57 1.9 mi away ⇄
Holcombe (Mendip) 35 1.9 mi away ⇄
Gurney Slade 41 2.0 mi away ⇄
Farrington Gurney 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Oakhill 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Coleford (Mendip) 39 2.9 mi away ⇄
Stoke St Michael 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Paulton 54 3.1 mi away ⇄
Radstock 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hallatrow 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
High Littleton 52 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chilcompton a nice place to live?

Chilcompton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chilcompton is 40/100, 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 Chilcompton?

Chilcompton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 79/100. There were 214 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chilcompton?

Among the top-rated schools in Chilcompton is St Vigor & St John Church School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Chilcompton in total.

What are house prices like in Chilcompton?

The current median house price in Chilcompton is £407,500, around 43% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 11%.

Chilcompton in context

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Postcode districts in Chilcompton

BA3 50 ⇄

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