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Living in Dunball: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Dunball scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the TA6 postcode district.

The TA6 district averages 50/100, putting Dunball 15 points below its own postcode area. On schools specifically, Dunball sits 24 points below the TA6 district figure of 55/100. That sits 15 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: TA6 postcode district.

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Dunball scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
323.2 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 46 crimes
↑ 249% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 199% above national average
Public order 18 crimes
↑ 600% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 421% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 226% above national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Station Road 20 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 12 crimes
  3. 3 Pawlett Road 11 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.077 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 8.871 µg/m³
78
Green Space 25
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
31
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Good
  • Puriton 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
5
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital10.7 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital11.8 mi
Yeovil Hospital21.4 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryEast Quay Medical Centre2 mi
GP capacity1,359 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
6.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
6.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate59.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.5%Unemployed1.6%Retired29.6%Student1.9%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.7%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary30.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)20.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.3%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership80.8%
Among the least-deprived 36% 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 2.6 mi
Highbridge and Burnham 3.8 mi
Taunton 11 mi
J23 M5 0.3 mi
J23 M5 0.6 mi
J24 M5 4.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Dunball 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

Puriton 36 0.8 mi away ⇄
Pawlett 33 1.3 mi away ⇄
Bawdrip 32 2.0 mi away ⇄
Woolavington 32 2.3 mi away ⇄
Bridgwater 53 2.6 mi away ⇄
Wembdon 65 2.6 mi away ⇄
Chedzoy 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Huntspill 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Cossington (Sedgemoor) 29 3.0 mi away ⇄
Combwich 35 3.3 mi away ⇄
East Huntspill 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
Cannington 44 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dunball a nice place to live?

Dunball has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Dunball is 35/100, 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 Dunball?

Dunball is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 128 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Dunball?

Among the top-rated schools in Dunball is Puriton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Dunball in total.

Dunball in context

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Postcode districts in Dunball

TA6 50 ⇄

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