Town Pop. 733

Living in Ilton: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ilton is 36/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 4/100 versus a median of 23/100. Of the 6 places sharing the TA19 postcode district, Ilton scores lowest.

It scores 6 points below the TA19 postcode district as a whole, which averages 42/100. That sits 14 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 (92). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TA19 postcode district.

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Ilton scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
91.4 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 39 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 105% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Copse Lane 19 crimes
  2. 2 Cad Road 13 crimes
  3. 3 Old Orchard Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 3.9 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 9 µg/m³
80
Green Space 57
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • St Mary's & St Peter's Church 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
3
A&E departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital8.1 mi
Yeovil Hospital12.5 mi
Weston General Hospital24.3 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryChurch View Medical Centre2.1 mi
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
59
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
51
Employment rate56%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56%Unemployed2.8%Retired28.7%Student3.7%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36%Skilled & technical38.1%Routine & elementary25.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.1%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership73.2%
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
3
Taunton 8.6 mi
Crewkerne 9 mi
Bridgwater 11.8 mi
J25 M5 6.9 mi
J25 M5 6.9 mi
J24 M5 10 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ilton 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

Ilminster 47 2.4 mi away ⇄
Horton and Broadway 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Barrington (South Somerset) 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hatch Beauchamp 27 3.0 mi away ⇄
Fivehead 33 3.0 mi away ⇄
Shepton Beauchamp 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Seavington St Michael 37 4.4 mi away ⇄
North Curry 38 4.5 mi away ⇄
Curry Rivel 34 5.1 mi away ⇄
Combe St Nicholas 35 5.1 mi away ⇄
Wadeford 41 5.3 mi away ⇄
Meare Green 31 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ilton a nice place to live?

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

Ilton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 67 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Ilton in context

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Postcode districts in Ilton

TA19 42 ⇄

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