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Living in Evercreech: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Evercreech scores 34/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 33/100 against a town median of 60/100. Evercreech places 3rd of 6 in the BA4 postcode district.

It scores 5 points below the BA4 postcode district as a whole, which averages 39/100. On safety specifically, Evercreech sits 20 points above the BA4 district figure of 70/100. That sits 16 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: BA4 postcode district.

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Evercreech scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
72.3 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 58 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 17 crimes
  2. 2 Pecking Mill Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 Shopping Area 8 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.4 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
78
Green Space 9
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Evercreech Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    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 departmentsYeovil Hospital14.7 mi
Royal United Hospital17.2 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary21.5 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust3.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryPark Medical Practice3.1 mi
GP capacity1,424 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
33
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
62.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
62.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 58 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate58.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.5%Unemployed2.2%Retired27.7%Student1.9%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.4%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary29%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.9%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership71.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
3
Castle Cary 3.4 mi
Bruton 3.6 mi
Frome 10.1 mi
J22 M5 20 mi
J22 M5 20.1 mi
J23 M5 20.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Evercreech 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

Stoney Stratton 32 0.6 mi away ⇄
Pecking Mill 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Ditcheat 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Batcombe (Mendip) 30 2.6 mi away ⇄
Shepton Mallet 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bruton 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Pilton 26 3.6 mi away ⇄
Castle Cary 38 4.0 mi away ⇄
Croscombe 31 4.9 mi away ⇄
Stoke St Michael 39 5.1 mi away ⇄
Oakhill 41 5.3 mi away ⇄
Galhampton 41 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Evercreech a nice place to live?

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

Evercreech is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 126 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Evercreech?

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

Evercreech in context

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Postcode districts in Evercreech

BA4 39 ⇄

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