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Living in Drayton (South Somerset): Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Drayton (South Somerset) comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 82/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the TA10 postcode district, Drayton (South Somerset) ranks 3rd. On economic health specifically, Drayton (South Somerset) sits 16 points above the TA10 district figure of 66/100. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: TA10 postcode district.

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Drayton (South Somerset) scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
145 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 25 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 410% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Vickery Close 15 crimes
  2. 2 Holden'S Way 8 crimes
  3. 3 Wiltown 6 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 4.2 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 9.1 µg/m³
79
Green Space 13
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
16

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital10.4 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital11.6 mi
Weston General Hospital21.4 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryLangport Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity1,642 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate48.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.4%Unemployed1.4%Retired41.4%Student2.7%Other inactive6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.9%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary19.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.7%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership87%
Among the least-deprived 34% 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
Bridgwater 9.7 mi
Crewkerne 10.5 mi
Taunton 11.1 mi
J24 M5 8.5 mi
J24 M5 8.6 mi
J25 M5 9.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
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 Drayton (South Somerset) 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

Curry Rivel 34 1.0 mi away ⇄
Langport 33 1.9 mi away ⇄
Kingsbury Episcopi 34 2.9 mi away ⇄
Pitney 25 3.4 mi away ⇄
Fivehead 33 3.5 mi away ⇄
Long Sutton (South Somerset) 25 3.8 mi away ⇄
Long Load 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
High Ham 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Barrington (South Somerset) 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Meare Green 31 4.4 mi away ⇄
Othery 36 4.5 mi away ⇄
Shepton Beauchamp 42 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Drayton (South Somerset) a nice place to live?

Drayton (South Somerset) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Drayton (South Somerset) 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 Drayton (South Somerset)?

Drayton (South Somerset) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 57 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Drayton (South Somerset) in context

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Postcode districts in Drayton (South Somerset)

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