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Living in Henstridge Marsh: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Henstridge Marsh scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 40/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Henstridge Marsh places 2nd of 4 in the BA8 postcode district.

Its safety score runs 21 points above the BA8 district's 65/100. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (86) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see BA8 postcode district.

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Henstridge Marsh scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
1,270.3 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 80 crimes
↑ 1523% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 25 crimes
↑ 2384% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↑ 1011% above national average
Public order 19 crimes
↑ 1875% above national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 1871% above national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Walnut Grove 28 crimes
  2. 2 Summerfields 11 crimes
  3. 3 Centenary Gardens 11 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 3.8 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³
78
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
19

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital11.6 mi
Poole General Hospital24.1 mi
Salisbury District Hospital24.7 mi
Hospital waitsDorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust4.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61.2%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Blackmore Vale Partnership4.4 mi
GP capacity1,948 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
40
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
70.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
70.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 5 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed1.6%Retired32.3%Student2.3%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.1%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary26.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.7%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership70%
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 F
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Templecombe 2.9 mi
Gillingham 5.2 mi
Sherborne 7.2 mi
J24 M5 28.8 mi
J24 M5 29 mi
J23 M5 29.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
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 Henstridge Marsh 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

Henstridge 33 1.6 mi away ⇄
Stalbridge 38 1.8 mi away ⇄
Marnhull 38 1.9 mi away ⇄
Kington Magna 40 1.9 mi away ⇄
West Stour 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Buckhorn Weston 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Templecombe 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
East Stour 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Stourton Caundle 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Sturminster Newton 50 4.4 mi away ⇄
Stour Row 41 4.5 mi away ⇄
Milborne Port 43 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Henstridge Marsh a nice place to live?

Henstridge Marsh has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Henstridge Marsh is 35/100, 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 Marsh?

Henstridge Marsh is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 188 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Henstridge Marsh in context

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Postcode districts in Henstridge Marsh

BA8 35 ⇄
DT10 39 ⇄

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