Town Pop. 116

Living in Compton Dundon: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Compton Dundon scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Compton Dundon most outperforms the national norm: 90/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That is the highest score of the 7 places in the TA11 postcode district.

It scores 7 points above the TA11 postcode district as a whole, which averages 38/100. Its broadband score runs 67 points above the TA11 district's 23/100. Safety (83) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TA11 postcode district.

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Compton Dundon scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
982.8 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 55 crimes
↑ 1324% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 921% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 1889% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 1871% above national average
Drugs 6 crimes
↑ 1467% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Poppy Road 24 crimes
  2. 2 Conference/Exhibition Centre 11 crimes
  3. 3 Mead Run 7 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 3.871 · PM2.5 5.289 · PM10 8.661 µg/m³
80
Green Space 37
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
10

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
29
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital10.9 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital17.7 mi
Weston General Hospital18.8 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryL85029 - Vine Surgery Partnership2.2 mi
GP capacity2,012 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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 5 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate52.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.8%Unemployed1.8%Retired33.8%Student2.3%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.1%Skilled & technical38.1%Routine & elementary20.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.4%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership79.1%
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
14
Castle Cary 9 mi
Yeovil Pen Mill 11.5 mi
Bridgwater 11.6 mi
J24 M5 11.4 mi
J24 M5 11.7 mi
J23 M5 12 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
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 Compton Dundon 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

Butleigh 32 1.9 mi away ⇄
Street 53 2.1 mi away ⇄
Walton (Mendip) 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Somerton 36 2.7 mi away ⇄
Barton St David 35 3.2 mi away ⇄
Charlton Mackrell 23 3.4 mi away ⇄
Edgarley 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Baltonsborough 32 3.7 mi away ⇄
Glastonbury 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Keinton Mandeville 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Pitney 25 4.0 mi away ⇄
Charlton Adam 24 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Compton Dundon a nice place to live?

Compton Dundon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Compton Dundon is 45/100, 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 Compton Dundon?

Compton Dundon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 114 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Compton Dundon in context

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Postcode districts in Compton Dundon

TA11 38 ⇄

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