Town Pop. 622

Living in Chilton Polden: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chilton Polden comes out at 34/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 14 places in the TA7 postcode district.

That sits 16 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: transport (4), lifestyle (7), schools (9), healthcare (18) and bills (28). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TA7 postcode district.

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Chilton Polden scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
192.9 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 75 crimes
↑ 262% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 174% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Barley Close 15 crimes
  2. 2 Cossington Lane 14 crimes
  3. 3 Broadway 11 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 9.1 µg/m³
79
Green Space 5
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
18
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital11.8 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital13.8 mi
Yeovil Hospital18 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust3.6 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryEdington Surgery0.8 mi
GP capacity1,403 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
3.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
3.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate52.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.6%Unemployed1.1%Retired36.5%Student2.6%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.6%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary21.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.7%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership84.2%
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
4
Bridgwater 4.6 mi
Highbridge and Burnham 5.6 mi
Taunton 12.8 mi
J23 M5 3.9 mi
J23 M5 3.9 mi
J24 M5 5.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Chilton Polden 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

Catcott and Edington 37 1.0 mi away ⇄
Cossington (Sedgemoor) 29 1.2 mi away ⇄
Woolavington 32 2.1 mi away ⇄
Bawdrip 32 2.3 mi away ⇄
Chedzoy 36 2.7 mi away ⇄
Shapwick 31 2.8 mi away ⇄
Westonzoyland 33 3.4 mi away ⇄
Puriton 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
East Huntspill 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Ashcott 31 3.9 mi away ⇄
Dunball 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Middlezoy 35 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chilton Polden a nice place to live?

Chilton Polden has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chilton Polden is 34/100, 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 Chilton Polden?

Chilton Polden is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 120 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Chilton Polden

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