Town Pop. 881

Living in East Huntspill: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

East Huntspill scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 45/100 versus a median of 67/100. East Huntspill places 4th of 8 in the TA9 postcode district.

Against the wider TA9 district average of 30/100, that is 7 points above. Its broadband score runs 30 points above the TA9 district's 42/100. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TA9 postcode district.

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East Huntspill scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
132.8 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 53 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 168% above national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 183% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ringstone 22 crimes
  2. 2 New Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Withy Road 12 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
78
Green Space 5
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • East Huntspill Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital7.9 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital14.8 mi
Yeovil Hospital21.7 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgerySymphony North Healthcare3.4 mi
GP capacity2,236 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
72
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
45
Employment rate56%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56%Unemployed2.6%Retired28.6%Student2.8%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.6%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary33.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)21.2%Apprenticeship8.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership75.5%
Among the most-deprived 35% 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
12
Highbridge and Burnham 1.8 mi
Bridgwater 5.7 mi
Weston-super-Mare 9.9 mi
J22 M5 2.2 mi
J22 M5 2.6 mi
J23 M5 2.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
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 £292,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£269k £275k £282k £289k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Mark Causeway 36 1.6 mi away ⇄
Highbridge 32 1.9 mi away ⇄
Huntspill 38 2.2 mi away ⇄
Woolavington 32 2.5 mi away ⇄
Edithmead 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Mark 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Puriton 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
Cossington (Sedgemoor) 29 3.1 mi away ⇄
Pawlett 33 3.2 mi away ⇄
Burnham-on-Sea 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Dunball 35 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bawdrip 32 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is East Huntspill a nice place to live?

East Huntspill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for East Huntspill is 37/100, 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 East Huntspill?

East Huntspill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 117 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in East Huntspill?

Among the top-rated schools in East Huntspill is East Huntspill Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in East Huntspill in total.

What are house prices like in East Huntspill?

The current median house price in East Huntspill is £292,000, in line with the England and Wales average.

East Huntspill in context

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Postcode districts in East Huntspill

TA9 30 ⇄

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