Town Pop. 1,675

Living in Curry Rivel: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Curry Rivel scores 34/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 19/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the TA10 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. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (84). Below 30/100: healthcare (7), transport (9), lifestyle (10), schools (19) and bills (28). Wider context for the surrounding area: TA10 postcode district.

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Curry Rivel scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
84.8 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 64 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Other crime 8 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Vickery Close 15 crimes
  2. 2 Parsonage Place 11 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 9 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 9 µg/m³
79
Green Space 14
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital10.3 mi
Yeovil Hospital11.2 mi
Weston General Hospital20.7 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryLangport Surgery2.2 mi
GP capacity1,642 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
19
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
37.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
37.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 71 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate50.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.4%Unemployed1.5%Retired37%Student3%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.5%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary21.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.5%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership77%
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
9
Bridgwater 8.9 mi
Taunton 10.1 mi
Crewkerne 11.1 mi
J24 M5 7.6 mi
J24 M5 7.7 mi
J25 M5 8.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £335,000 16
Detached £400,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£272k £316k £361k £405k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Drayton (South Somerset) 36 1.0 mi away ⇄
Langport 33 2.4 mi away ⇄
Fivehead 33 2.8 mi away ⇄
Meare Green 31 3.4 mi away ⇄
Kingsbury Episcopi 34 3.7 mi away ⇄
Othery 36 4.0 mi away ⇄
Pitney 25 4.0 mi away ⇄
High Ham 42 4.3 mi away ⇄
Barrington (South Somerset) 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
North Curry 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
Long Sutton (South Somerset) 25 4.7 mi away ⇄
Long Load 45 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Curry Rivel a nice place to live?

Curry Rivel has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Curry Rivel 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 Curry Rivel?

Curry Rivel is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 142 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Curry Rivel?

Among the top-rated schools in Curry Rivel is Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Curry Rivel in total.

What are house prices like in Curry Rivel?

The current median house price in Curry Rivel is £335,000, around 18% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £400,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%.

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Postcode districts in Curry Rivel

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