Town Pop. 6,622

Living in Crewkerne: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Crewkerne comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 37/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 24/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the TA18 postcode district, Crewkerne ranks 4th. On healthcare specifically, Crewkerne sits 14 points above the TA18 district figure of 23/100. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TA18 postcode district.

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Crewkerne scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
54
100.4 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 273 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 111 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Public order 71 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Shoplifting 59 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 48 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 103 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 65 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 56 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 52 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
78
Green Space 19
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
19
4 schools in area · 8 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement2Ungraded
  • Maiden Beech AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Ashlands Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded
  • Wadham SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
37
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital7.6 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital16.3 mi
Weston General Hospital30.4 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,767 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

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
24
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
37.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
37.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 193 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate53.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.4%Unemployed2.3%Retired32.1%Student2.7%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.4%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary33.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.4%Apprenticeship8.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership69.5%
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
12
Crewkerne 0.9 mi
Yeovil Junction 8.4 mi
Yeovil Pen Mill 8.9 mi
J25 M5 15 mi
J25 M5 15.1 mi
J24 M5 17.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Adequate 8
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 35
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £230,000 85
Detached £355,000 22
Semi-detached £250,000 25
Terraced £182,750 28
Flat / Maisonette £150,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£118k £208k £301k £391k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Misterton (South Somerset) 38 1.1 mi away ⇄
Merriott 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Haselbury Plucknett 38 1.9 mi away ⇄
North Perrott 39 2.0 mi away ⇄
Hinton St George 37 2.4 mi away ⇄
Mosterton 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
West Chinnock 33 2.9 mi away ⇄
Over Stratton 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
East Chinnock 34 3.9 mi away ⇄
Seavington St Michael 37 4.1 mi away ⇄
Norton sub Hamdon 39 4.3 mi away ⇄
Broadwindsor 37 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Crewkerne a nice place to live?

Crewkerne has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Crewkerne is 36/100, 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 Crewkerne?

Crewkerne has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 54/100. There were 665 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Crewkerne?

Among the top-rated schools in Crewkerne is Maiden Beech Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Crewkerne in total.

What are house prices like in Crewkerne?

The current median house price in Crewkerne is £230,000, around 19% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £355,000, semi-detached £250,000, terraced £182,750, flat £150,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 16%. There were 85 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Crewkerne in context

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Postcode districts in Crewkerne

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