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Living in Kingsbury Episcopi: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kingsbury Episcopi is 34/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 11/100 versus a median of 60/100. That places it last of the 3 scored places in the TA12 postcode district.

Against the wider TA12 district average of 44/100, that is 10 points below. Its economic health score runs 14 points above the TA12 district's 59/100. That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see TA12 postcode district.

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Kingsbury Episcopi scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
258.3 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 50 crimes
↑ 317% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 348% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 268% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 157% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 297% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shelway Lane 9 crimes
  2. 2 Silver Street 8 crimes
  3. 3 Morris Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 4.003 · PM2.5 5.361 · PM10 8.96 µg/m³
79
Green Space 24
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Kingsbury Episcopi Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hill View SchoolSpecial
    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 departmentsYeovil Hospital7.9 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital13.4 mi
Weston General Hospital24 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryMartock Surgery2.2 mi
GP capacity2,804 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
13.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
13.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate56.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.8%Unemployed1.3%Retired32%Student1.9%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.2%Skilled & technical40.5%Routine & elementary17.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.1%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership78.3%
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
4
Crewkerne 7.9 mi
Yeovil Pen Mill 9 mi
Yeovil Junction 9.6 mi
J25 M5 11.2 mi
J24 M5 11.3 mi
J25 M5 11.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
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 Kingsbury Episcopi 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

Martock 48 2.0 mi away ⇄
Long Load 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
South Petherton 39 2.6 mi away ⇄
Ash (South Somerset) 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Drayton (South Somerset) 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Shepton Beauchamp 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Barrington (South Somerset) 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Stoke sub Hamdon 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Over Stratton 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Long Sutton (South Somerset) 25 3.6 mi away ⇄
Curry Rivel 34 3.7 mi away ⇄
Langport 33 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingsbury Episcopi a nice place to live?

Kingsbury Episcopi has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kingsbury Episcopi is 34/100, 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 Kingsbury Episcopi?

Kingsbury Episcopi is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 93 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kingsbury Episcopi?

Among the top-rated schools in Kingsbury Episcopi is Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Kingsbury Episcopi in total.

Kingsbury Episcopi in context

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Postcode districts in Kingsbury Episcopi

TA12 44 ⇄

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