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Living in High Ham: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

High Ham scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Transport falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

High Ham places 2nd of 7 in the TA10 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 96 points separate broadband (99) from transport (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The TA10 district averages 36/100, putting High Ham 6 points above its own postcode area. For the surrounding area, see TA10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
163.5 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 25 crimes
↑ 136% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 205% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 163% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Peony Road 7 crimes
  2. 2 Delphinium Drive 6 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 5 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 4 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
79
Green Space 14
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • High Ham Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital11.6 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital13.6 mi
Weston General Hospital17.9 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryLangport Surgery2.6 mi
GP capacity1,642 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate54.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.9%Unemployed2.2%Retired31%Student2.7%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.3%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary20.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.2%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership83.2%
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
Bridgwater 8.2 mi
Highbridge and Burnham 11.9 mi
Yeovil Pen Mill 12.8 mi
J24 M5 7.7 mi
J24 M5 7.9 mi
J23 M5 9.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
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 High Ham 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

Pitney 25 2.1 mi away ⇄
Langport 33 2.5 mi away ⇄
Othery 36 2.7 mi away ⇄
Middlezoy 35 3.4 mi away ⇄
Ashcott 31 3.8 mi away ⇄
Somerton 36 3.9 mi away ⇄
Walton (Mendip) 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
Long Sutton (South Somerset) 25 4.1 mi away ⇄
Drayton (South Somerset) 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Compton Dundon 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Curry Rivel 34 4.3 mi away ⇄
Shapwick 31 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is High Ham a nice place to live?

High Ham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for High Ham is 42/100, 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 High Ham?

High Ham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 52 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in High Ham?

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

High Ham in context

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Postcode districts in High Ham

TA10 36 ⇄

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