Town Pop. 627

Living in Combwich: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Combwich comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Combwich places 6th of 8 in the TA5 postcode district.

On economic health specifically, Combwich sits 8 points above the TA5 district figure of 65/100. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TA5 postcode district.

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Combwich scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
62.2 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 30 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 58% below national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Other theft 2 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Estuary Park 10 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 5 crimes
  3. 3 Church Hill 3 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 3.881 · PM2.5 5.089 · PM10 8.975 µg/m³
80
Green Space 36
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Otterhampton Primary 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
8
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital10.7 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital11.4 mi
Yeovil Hospital24.2 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryCannington Health Centre1.7 mi
GP capacity2,364 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate54.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.5%Unemployed1.5%Retired35.8%Student2.4%Other inactive5.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.8%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary22.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.3%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership87.5%
Among the most-deprived 38% of areas in England
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 E
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
4
Bridgwater 4.5 mi
Highbridge and Burnham 5 mi
Taunton 10.6 mi
J23 M5 3.6 mi
J23 M5 3.6 mi
J24 M5 5.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Combwich 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

Cannington 44 1.7 mi away ⇄
Pawlett 33 2.6 mi away ⇄
Wembdon 65 3.3 mi away ⇄
Dunball 35 3.3 mi away ⇄
Stogursey 29 3.5 mi away ⇄
Huntspill 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Shurton 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Puriton 36 3.9 mi away ⇄
Spaxton 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bridgwater 53 4.3 mi away ⇄
Nether Stowey 42 4.4 mi away ⇄
Highbridge 32 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Combwich a nice place to live?

Combwich has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Combwich is 35/100, 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 Combwich?

Combwich is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 39 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Combwich?

Among the top-rated schools in Combwich is Otterhampton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Combwich in total.

Combwich in context

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Postcode districts in Combwich

TA5 36 ⇄

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