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Living in Long Sutton (South Somerset): Liveability Score 25/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Long Sutton (South Somerset) scores 25/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 36/100 against a town median of 88/100. Long Sutton (South Somerset) places 6th of 7 in the TA10 postcode district.

It scores 11 points below the TA10 postcode district as a whole, which averages 36/100. Its economic health score runs 13 points above the TA10 district's 66/100. That is 25 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see TA10 postcode district.

25
OUT OF 100
Poor
Score for:

Settlement area

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Long Sutton (South Somerset) scores 25 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
36
43.6 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 8 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 117% above national average
Drugs 3 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
Other crime 2 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
Other theft 2 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Langport Road 5 crimes
  2. 2 Easternfield Lane 3 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 3 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 8.9 µg/m³
79
Green Space 13
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Long Sutton CofE 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
6
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital7.5 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital15.1 mi
Weston General Hospital21.6 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 surgeryButtercross Health Centre2.4 mi
GP capacity1,809 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
22
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
44.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
44.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate52.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.3%Unemployed1%Retired37.9%Student2%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.5%Skilled & technical39.3%Routine & elementary15.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.2%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership83.1%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
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
5
Yeovil Pen Mill 8.8 mi
Yeovil Junction 9.8 mi
Crewkerne 10.7 mi
J24 M5 11.2 mi
J24 M5 11.3 mi
J25 M5 12.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Long Sutton (South Somerset) 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

Long Load 45 1.6 mi away ⇄
Pitney 25 2.0 mi away ⇄
Somerton 36 2.1 mi away ⇄
Langport 33 2.6 mi away ⇄
Kingsdon 23 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ash (South Somerset) 39 3.3 mi away ⇄
Kingsbury Episcopi 34 3.6 mi away ⇄
Drayton (South Somerset) 36 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ilchester 36 3.9 mi away ⇄
Martock 48 4.0 mi away ⇄
High Ham 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Tintinhull 35 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Long Sutton (South Somerset) a nice place to live?

Long Sutton (South Somerset) scores below average as a place to live. Our liveability score for Long Sutton (South Somerset) is 25/100, placing it among one of the lower-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Long Sutton (South Somerset)?

Long Sutton (South Somerset) has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 36/100. There were 48,862 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Long Sutton (South Somerset)?

Among the top-rated schools in Long Sutton (South Somerset) is Long Sutton CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Long Sutton (South Somerset) in total.

Long Sutton (South Somerset) in context

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Postcode districts in Long Sutton (South Somerset)

TA10 36 ⇄

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