Town Pop. 1,118

Living in Huntspill: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Huntspill scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 18/100. Huntspill places 3rd of 8 in the TA9 postcode district.

It scores 8 points above the TA9 postcode district as a whole, which averages 30/100. Its broadband score runs 29 points above the TA9 district's 42/100. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter 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

173.5 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 87 crimes

↑ 134% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 29 crimes

↑ 70% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 24 crimes

↑ 216% above national average

Public order 17 crimes

↑ 134% above national average

Vehicle crime 15 crimes

↑ 179% above national average

other 22 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Ringstone 22 crimes
2 New Road 12 crimes
3 Withy Road 12 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 8.5 µg/m³

Green Space 10

Parks Some 1

Sports Pitches None

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts Some 1

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds None

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 8 within 4km

1Good

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

A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital7.5 mi

Musgrove Park Hospital14.3 mi

Yeovil Hospital23.4 mi

Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi

Routine referral (median)10 wks

Treated within 18 weeks65.4%

A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%

Nearest GP surgerySymphony North Healthcare2.1 mi

GP capacity3,489 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

Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%

available across Somerset

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

89.3%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

89.3%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.9%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 35 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate54.5%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed54.5%Unemployed1.9%Retired32%Student2.5%Other inactive9.1%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial30.6%Skilled & technical38.7%Routine & elementary30.7%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications21%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.8%Apprenticeship8.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%

Home ownership78%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Highbridge and Burnham 1.1 mi

Bridgwater 5.4 mi

Weston-super-Mare 9.6 mi

J23 M5 2.5 mi

J22 M5 2.6 mi

J23 M5 3 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 1

Restaurants & Cafes Some 1

Supermarkets & Convenience None

Retail Shopping None

Takeaways None

Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Huntspill 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Huntspill a nice place to live?

Huntspill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Huntspill is 38/100, 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 Huntspill?

Huntspill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 194 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Huntspill?

Among the top-rated schools in Huntspill is West Huntspill Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Huntspill in total.

Huntspill in context

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Postcode districts in Huntspill

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