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Living in Horton and Broadway: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Horton and Broadway scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 82/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Transport falls furthest short: 6/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the TA19 postcode district. On economic health specifically, Horton and Broadway sits 20 points above the TA19 district figure of 62/100. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TA19 postcode district.

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Horton and Broadway scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
81.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 45 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ilminster Services 15 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 12 crimes
  3. 3 St James Gate 12 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 4.3 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 9.1 µg/m³
79
Green Space 18
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Neroche Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital8.3 mi
Yeovil Hospital14.1 mi
Weston General Hospital26.6 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,688 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
58
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 47 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate52.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.5%Unemployed2%Retired34.8%Student2.4%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.1%Skilled & technical38.9%Routine & elementary17.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.9%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership81.9%
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
6
Taunton 8.7 mi
Crewkerne 9.1 mi
Axminster 10.7 mi
J25 M5 7.2 mi
J25 M5 7.4 mi
J26 M5 10 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £475,000 11
Detached £477,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£391k £448k £508k £565k 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Ilminster 47 2.2 mi away ⇄
Ilton 36 2.5 mi away ⇄
Combe St Nicholas 35 2.7 mi away ⇄
Wadeford 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hatch Beauchamp 27 3.4 mi away ⇄
Chard 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bishopswood 42 4.3 mi away ⇄
Barrington (South Somerset) 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Fivehead 33 5.3 mi away ⇄
Shepton Beauchamp 42 5.3 mi away ⇄
Seavington St Michael 37 5.3 mi away ⇄
Stoke St Mary 29 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Horton and Broadway a nice place to live?

Horton and Broadway has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Horton and Broadway is 43/100, 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 Horton and Broadway?

Horton and Broadway is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 88 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Horton and Broadway?

The current median house price in Horton and Broadway is £475,000, around 67% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £477,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%.

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Postcode districts in Horton and Broadway

TA19 42 ⇄

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