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Living in Hinton St George: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hinton St George scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 87/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

On economic health specifically, Hinton St George sits 14 points above the TA17 district figure of 73/100. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94). Wider context for the surrounding area: TA17 postcode district.

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Hinton St George scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
103.8 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 13 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 222% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Possession of weapons 2 crimes
↑ 511% above national average
other 1 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lower Street 5 crimes
  2. 2 Hinton Close 4 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 4 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 4.005 · PM2.5 5.321 · PM10 8.987 µg/m³
79
Green Space 34
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Hinton St George Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital8.4 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital14.4 mi
Weston General Hospital29.1 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryCrewkerne Health Centre2.4 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate50.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.9%Unemployed2.3%Retired38.4%Student2.4%Other inactive6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.7%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary18%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)39%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership78.6%
Among the least-deprived 29% 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
4
Crewkerne 3.3 mi
Yeovil Junction 9.4 mi
Yeovil Pen Mill 9.6 mi
J25 M5 12.7 mi
J25 M5 12.8 mi
J24 M5 15.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hinton St George 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

Merriott 44 1.4 mi away ⇄
Seavington St Michael 37 1.7 mi away ⇄
Over Stratton 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Crewkerne 36 2.4 mi away ⇄
South Petherton 39 2.8 mi away ⇄
West Chinnock 33 3.0 mi away ⇄
Shepton Beauchamp 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Haselbury Plucknett 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Misterton (South Somerset) 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Norton sub Hamdon 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
North Perrott 39 3.8 mi away ⇄
Barrington (South Somerset) 40 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hinton St George a nice place to live?

Hinton St George has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hinton St George is 37/100, 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 Hinton St George?

Hinton St George is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 38 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hinton St George?

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

Hinton St George in context

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Postcode districts in Hinton St George

TA17 34 ⇄

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