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Living in Chilthorne Domer: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chilthorne Domer scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Chilthorne Domer most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 28/100 versus a median of 47/100.

On broadband specifically, Chilthorne Domer sits 17 points above the BA21 district figure of 82/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Below 30/100: transport (13), healthcare (20) and lifestyle (29). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BA21 postcode district.

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Chilthorne Domer scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
362.2 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 16 crimes
↑ 278% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 1044% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 314% above national average
Drugs 3 crimes
↑ 615% above national average
Vehicle crime 2 crimes
↑ 227% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Forts Orchard 15 crimes
  2. 2 Little Sammons 6 crimes
  3. 3 Marsh Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.316 · PM2.5 5.425 · PM10 9.232 µg/m³
79
Green Space 9
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
37
1 school in area · 13 within 4km
1Good
  • Chilthorne Domer 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
20
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital2.2 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital19.3 mi
Weston General Hospital27.3 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryPreston Grove Medical Centre - Yeovil2.3 mi
GP capacity1,509 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate54.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.7%Unemployed1.6%Retired33.9%Student2.8%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.9%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary21.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.9%Apprenticeship9.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership79.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
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
13
Yeovil Pen Mill 3.3 mi
Yeovil Junction 4.2 mi
Thornford 5.9 mi
J24 M5 16.6 mi
J24 M5 16.6 mi
J25 M5 17 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
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 Chilthorne Domer 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

Tintinhull 35 1.7 mi away ⇄
Montacute 34 2.1 mi away ⇄
Yeovil 52 2.1 mi away ⇄
Odcombe 37 2.4 mi away ⇄
Ilchester 36 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ash (South Somerset) 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Yeovilton 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Stoke sub Hamdon 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
West Coker 34 3.4 mi away ⇄
Chilton Cantelo 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Burton (South Somerset) 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Norton sub Hamdon 39 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chilthorne Domer a nice place to live?

Chilthorne Domer has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chilthorne Domer is 49/100, 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 Chilthorne Domer?

Chilthorne Domer is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 46 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chilthorne Domer?

Among the top-rated schools in Chilthorne Domer is Chilthorne Domer Church School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Chilthorne Domer in total.

Chilthorne Domer in context

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Postcode districts in Chilthorne Domer

BA21 52 ⇄
BA22 42 ⇄

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