Town Pop. 2,237

Living in Ilchester: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ilchester is 36/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 7/100 versus a median of 23/100. That makes it the 10th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the BA22 postcode district.

It scores 6 points below the BA22 postcode district as a whole, which averages 42/100. Its economic health score runs 12 points above the BA22 district's 69/100. That is 14 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 BA22 postcode district.

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Ilchester scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
103.3 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 93 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Other theft 32 crimes
↑ 131% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Public order 23 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
other 36 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Little Meadow 24 crimes
  2. 2 Church Street 17 crimes
  3. 3 Millfield 16 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
78
Green Space 9
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area
1Good
  • Ilchester Community SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital4.2 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital18.9 mi
Weston General Hospital24.8 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust3.9 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryButtercross Health Centre4 mi
GP capacity1,757 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
57
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 66 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate70.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed70.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired16.7%Student2.3%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.2%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary18.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)24.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.8%Apprenticeship7.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership59.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
38
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
9
Yeovil Pen Mill 5.2 mi
Yeovil Junction 6.4 mi
Thornford 8 mi
J24 M5 15.1 mi
J24 M5 15.2 mi
J25 M5 16.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 4
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 £185,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All Flat
£128k £183k £240k £295k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Yeovilton 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
Kingsdon 23 1.8 mi away ⇄
Tintinhull 35 2.7 mi away ⇄
Chilthorne Domer 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Chilton Cantelo 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ash (South Somerset) 39 3.3 mi away ⇄
Charlton Adam 24 3.4 mi away ⇄
West Camel 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Long Load 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Charlton Mackrell 23 3.6 mi away ⇄
Long Sutton (South Somerset) 25 3.9 mi away ⇄
Somerton 36 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ilchester a nice place to live?

Ilchester has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ilchester is 36/100, 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 Ilchester?

Ilchester is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 231 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ilchester?

Among the top-rated schools in Ilchester is Ilchester Community School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Ilchester in total.

What are house prices like in Ilchester?

The current median house price in Ilchester is £185,000, around 35% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 24%.

Ilchester in context

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Postcode districts in Ilchester

BA22 42 ⇄

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