Town Pop. 432

Living in Croscombe: Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Croscombe comes out at 31/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 37/100 against a town median of 88/100. That places it last of the 10 scored places in the BA5 postcode district.

The BA5 district averages 41/100, putting Croscombe 10 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 11 points above the BA5 district's 64/100. That is 19 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: BA5 postcode district.

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Croscombe scores 31 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
37
530.1 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 86 crimes
↑ 498% above national average
Other theft 35 crimes
↑ 1206% above national average
Public order 27 crimes
↑ 862% above national average
Drugs 27 crimes
↑ 1794% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 189% above national average
other 35 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pylle Road 84 crimes
  2. 2 Lower Westholme Road 32 crimes
  3. 3 Hedge Lane 10 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 4.139 · PM2.5 5.309 · PM10 8.608 µg/m³
79
Green Space 37
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Croscombe Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
18
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital15.7 mi
Yeovil Hospital17.3 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary17.9 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 surgeryGrove House Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity1,211 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
57
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate57%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57%Unemployed2.1%Retired30%Student2.8%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.1%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary18.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.9%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership78.4%
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
7
Castle Cary 7.3 mi
Bruton 8.5 mi
Frome 12.3 mi
J22 M5 15.7 mi
J22 M5 15.8 mi
J23 M5 17.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Croscombe 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

South Horrington 35 1.6 mi away ⇄
Shepton Mallet 45 2.0 mi away ⇄
Pilton 26 2.2 mi away ⇄
Wells 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Oakhill 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Upper Coxley and Coxley Wick 35 3.7 mi away ⇄
Gurney Slade 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Coxley (Mendip) 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Wookey Hole 37 4.1 mi away ⇄
West Pennard 33 4.5 mi away ⇄
Wookey 41 4.6 mi away ⇄
Stoke St Michael 39 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Croscombe a nice place to live?

Croscombe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Croscombe is 31/100, 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 Croscombe?

Croscombe has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 37/100. There were 229 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Croscombe in context

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Postcode districts in Croscombe

BA5 41 ⇄

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