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Living in Hardington Mandeville: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hardington Mandeville comes out at 32/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 21/100 versus a median of 60/100. Of the 16 places sharing the BA22 postcode district, Hardington Mandeville scores lowest.

It scores 10 points below the BA22 postcode district as a whole, which averages 42/100. That sits 18 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: transport (3), lifestyle (8), schools (13), healthcare (23) and bills (28). Wider context for the surrounding area: BA22 postcode district.

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Hardington Mandeville scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
70
451.2 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 60 crimes
↑ 738% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 584% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 350% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 697% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Burrells 15 crimes
  2. 2 Holten'S Lane 15 crimes
  3. 3 Perrys Hill 11 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 3.941 · PM2.5 5.376 · PM10 9.36 µg/m³
79
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
13

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
23
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital3.7 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital19.9 mi
Weston General Hospital31.1 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryWest Coker Surgery1.2 mi
GP capacity2,397 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
21
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
39.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
39.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate55%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55%Unemployed2.2%Retired31.9%Student3.1%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.5%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary23.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.3%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership71.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
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 E
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Yeovil Junction 4 mi
Crewkerne 4.1 mi
Yeovil Pen Mill 4.6 mi
J25 M5 17.9 mi
J25 M5 17.9 mi
J24 M5 18.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
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 Hardington Mandeville 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

West Coker 34 1.2 mi away ⇄
East Chinnock 34 1.4 mi away ⇄
Burton (South Somerset) 39 1.9 mi away ⇄
Odcombe 37 2.4 mi away ⇄
Haselbury Plucknett 38 2.6 mi away ⇄
North Perrott 39 2.6 mi away ⇄
West Chinnock 33 2.9 mi away ⇄
Barwick and Stoford 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Montacute 34 3.5 mi away ⇄
Norton sub Hamdon 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Yeovil 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Corscombe 48 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hardington Mandeville a nice place to live?

Hardington Mandeville has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hardington Mandeville is 32/100, 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 Hardington Mandeville?

Hardington Mandeville has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 97 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Hardington Mandeville in context

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Postcode districts in Hardington Mandeville

BA22 42 ⇄

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