Town Pop. 831

Living in Draycott: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Draycott comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100. It scores 6 points below the BS27 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100.

That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (82) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: transport (8), schools (16), healthcare (23) and lifestyle (26). For the surrounding area, see BS27 postcode district.

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Draycott scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
403.1 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 154 crimes
↑ 456% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 60 crimes
↑ 375% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 46 crimes
↑ 715% above national average
Public order 23 crimes
↑ 326% above national average
Other theft 22 crimes
↑ 327% above national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wedmore Road 19 crimes
  2. 2 Shipham Road 13 crimes
  3. 3 The Chestnuts 12 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 4.3 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 8.4 µg/m³
79
Green Space 31
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
16
3 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Kings of Wessex AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Fairlands Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    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
23
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital9.5 mi
St Michael's Hospital15.1 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary15.2 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryCheddar Medical Centre1.3 mi
GP capacity1,673 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 43 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate57.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.6%Unemployed1.9%Retired29.7%Student3.5%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.4%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary18.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.4%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership81.9%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
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
8
Yatton 9.7 mi
Highbridge and Burnham 9.7 mi
Weston Milton 10.2 mi
J22 M5 8.2 mi
J22 M5 8.5 mi
J21 M5 9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
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 £480,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£361k £385k £410k £434k 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Cheddar 42 1.8 mi away ⇄
Westbury-sub-Mendip 36 2.2 mi away ⇄
Cocklake 41 2.3 mi away ⇄
Theale (Sedgemoor) 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Easton (Mendip) 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Axbridge 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wedmore 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Weare 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Henton 33 3.9 mi away ⇄
Cross 44 4.2 mi away ⇄
Shipham 47 4.3 mi away ⇄
Wookey Hole 37 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Draycott a nice place to live?

Draycott has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Draycott is 38/100, 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 Draycott?

Draycott is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 335 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Draycott?

Among the top-rated schools in Draycott are Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School and The Kings of Wessex Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Draycott in total.

What are house prices like in Draycott?

The current median house price in Draycott is £480,000, around 68% above the England and Wales average.

Draycott in context

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Postcode districts in Draycott

BS27 44 ⇄

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