Town Pop. 319

Living in Langford Budville: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Langford Budville comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 48/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 16/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Langford Budville places 4th of 5 in the TA21 postcode district. Against the wider TA21 district average of 47/100, that is 11 points below. Its lifestyle score runs 33 points below the TA21 district's 81/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TA21 postcode district.

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Langford Budville scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
407.5 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 56 crimes
↑ 427% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 822% above national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 1334% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 506% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Gardeners Close 39 crimes
  2. 2 Swifts 15 crimes
  3. 3 Nynehead Road 14 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 3.675 · PM2.5 5.113 · PM10 9.426 µg/m³
80
Green Space 28
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Langford Budville Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital6.3 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)21.7 mi
Weston General Hospital25.6 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%
Nearest GP surgeryWellington Medical Centre2.2 mi
GP capacity1,458 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
16
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
67.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
67.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
67.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate55%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55%Unemployed1.4%Retired33.2%Student3.4%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.8%Skilled & technical37.2%Routine & elementary17%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.7%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership82.7%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
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
Tiverton Parkway 6.9 mi
Taunton 7.5 mi
Honiton 14.4 mi
J26 M5 3.6 mi
J26 M5 4.1 mi
J27 M5 6.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
48
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Langford Budville 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

Milverton 33 1.9 mi away ⇄
Rockwell Green 45 2.0 mi away ⇄
Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) 52 2.2 mi away ⇄
Chelston 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hillcommon 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wiveliscombe 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Halse 28 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bradford-on-Tone 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Holcombe Rogus 34 4.2 mi away ⇄
Cotford St Luke 54 4.5 mi away ⇄
Westleigh 34 4.6 mi away ⇄
Bishops Lydeard 49 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Langford Budville a nice place to live?

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

Langford Budville is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 130 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Langford Budville?

Among the top-rated schools in Langford Budville is Langford Budville Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Langford Budville in total.

Langford Budville in context

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Postcode districts in Langford Budville

TA21 47 ⇄

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