Town Pop. 1,359

Living in Henstridge: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Henstridge is 33/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 57/100 against a town median of 88/100. That places it last of the 4 scored places in the BA8 postcode district.

Its schools score runs 14 points above the BA8 district's 16/100. That is 17 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (3), transport (6) and lifestyle (12) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BA8 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
57
108.9 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 66 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
↑ 138% above national average
Public order 17 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Walnut Grove 28 crimes
  2. 2 Centenary Gardens 11 crimes
  3. 3 Summerfields 11 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
77
Green Space 17
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
30
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • St Nicholas CofE Primary School, HenstridgePrimary · 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 departmentsYeovil Hospital10.4 mi
Poole General Hospital25.1 mi
Salisbury District Hospital26.6 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 surgeryMilborne Port Surgery3.4 mi
GP capacity1,495 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
65
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 65 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
43
Employment rate55.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.2%Unemployed1.7%Retired30.1%Student2.1%Other inactive11%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.3%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary30.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)30%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership64.3%
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
6
Templecombe 2 mi
Sherborne 5.6 mi
Gillingham 6.6 mi
J24 M5 27.4 mi
J24 M5 27.6 mi
J23 M5 28.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Henstridge 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

Stalbridge 38 1.5 mi away ⇄
Henstridge Marsh 35 1.6 mi away ⇄
Templecombe 34 1.9 mi away ⇄
Stourton Caundle 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Milborne Port 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Kington Magna 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Marnhull 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Buckhorn Weston 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
West Stour 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Charlton Horethorne 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Caundle 57 4.6 mi away ⇄
Sturminster Newton 50 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Henstridge a nice place to live?

Henstridge has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Henstridge is 33/100, 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 Henstridge?

Henstridge has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 57/100. There were 148 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Henstridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Henstridge is St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Henstridge in total.

Henstridge in context

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Postcode districts in Henstridge

BA8 35 ⇄

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