Town Pop. 5,137

Living in Highbridge: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Highbridge is 32/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 88/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 20/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That places it last of the 8 scored places in the TA9 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 46 points above the TA9 district's 42/100. That is 18 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TA9 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
20
236.7 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 567 crimes
↑ 232% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 197 crimes
↑ 152% above national average
Public order 89 crimes
↑ 166% above national average
Shoplifting 79 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 78 crimes
↑ 124% above national average
other 206 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 207 crimes
  2. 2 Market Terrace 63 crimes
  3. 3 Pillmore Lane 53 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 8 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
76
Green Space 22
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
31
3 schools in area · 9 within 4km
3Good
  • Churchfield Church SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • The King Alfred School an AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • West Huntspill Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital6.3 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital15.2 mi
St Michael's Hospital22.4 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgerySymphony North Healthcare1.4 mi
GP capacity3,489 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 165 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
22
Employment rate53.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.6%Unemployed3.5%Retired24%Student3.2%Other inactive15.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial23%Skilled & technical33.1%Routine & elementary44%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.1%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership54.6%
Among the most-deprived 19% 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 C
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
22
Highbridge and Burnham 0.2 mi
Bridgwater 6.5 mi
Weston-super-Mare 8.5 mi
J22 M5 1.4 mi
J22 M5 1.8 mi
J23 M5 3.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £227,000 45
Semi-detached £245,500 15
Terraced £210,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£94k £172k £252k £330k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Edithmead 0 1.2 mi away ⇄
Huntspill 38 1.3 mi away ⇄
Burnham-on-Sea 39 1.5 mi away ⇄
East Huntspill 37 1.9 mi away ⇄
Mark Causeway 36 2.3 mi away ⇄
Brent Knoll 35 2.3 mi away ⇄
Pawlett 33 3.1 mi away ⇄
East Brent 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Mark 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Puriton 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Dunball 35 4.0 mi away ⇄
Woolavington 32 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Highbridge a nice place to live?

Highbridge has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Highbridge 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 Highbridge?

Crime levels in Highbridge are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 20/100. There were 1,216 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Highbridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Highbridge are Churchfield Church School, The King Alfred School an Academy and West Huntspill Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Highbridge in total.

What are house prices like in Highbridge?

The current median house price in Highbridge is £227,000, around 20% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £245,500, terraced £210,000. There were 45 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Highbridge

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