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Living in Haselbury Plucknett: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Haselbury Plucknett is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 82/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 28/100 against a town median of 47/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the TA18 postcode district, Haselbury Plucknett ranks 2nd. On broadband specifically, Haselbury Plucknett sits 66 points above the TA18 district figure of 16/100. That sits 12 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: TA18 postcode district.

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Haselbury Plucknett scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
92.4 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 24 crimes
↑ 33% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 360% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 111% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Middle Street 7 crimes
  2. 2 New Close 6 crimes
  3. 3 Highfield 5 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.084 · PM2.5 5.393 · PM10 9.183 µg/m³
79
Green Space 8
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital6 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital17.4 mi
Weston General Hospital30.7 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryCrewkerne Health Centre2.1 mi
GP capacity1,767 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
82
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate50.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.8%Unemployed2.1%Retired37.4%Student3%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary25.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)14.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.9%Apprenticeship8.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership74.4%
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
5
Crewkerne 1.8 mi
Yeovil Junction 6.5 mi
Yeovil Pen Mill 7.1 mi
J25 M5 15.9 mi
J25 M5 15.9 mi
J24 M5 17.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Haselbury Plucknett 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

North Perrott 39 0.8 mi away ⇄
West Chinnock 33 1.6 mi away ⇄
Misterton (South Somerset) 38 1.8 mi away ⇄
Crewkerne 36 1.9 mi away ⇄
Merriott 44 2.0 mi away ⇄
East Chinnock 34 2.1 mi away ⇄
Hardington Mandeville 32 2.6 mi away ⇄
Norton sub Hamdon 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hinton St George 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
West Coker 34 3.4 mi away ⇄
Over Stratton 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Mosterton 44 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Haselbury Plucknett a nice place to live?

Haselbury Plucknett has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Haselbury Plucknett is 38/100, 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 Haselbury Plucknett?

Haselbury Plucknett is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 50 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Haselbury Plucknett in context

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Postcode districts in Haselbury Plucknett

TA18 35 ⇄

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