Town Pop. 169

Living in Lower Weare: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Lower Weare is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Lower Weare most outperforms the national norm: 86/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Transport falls furthest short: 4/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

Of the 6 places sharing the BS26 postcode district, Lower Weare scores lowest. On economic health specifically, Lower Weare sits 15 points above the BS26 district figure of 71/100. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see BS26 postcode district.

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Lower Weare scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
461.5 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 31 crimes
↑ 451% above national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↑ 1808% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↑ 406% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 1085% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 265% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Old Coach Road 24 crimes
  2. 2 Barton Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Turnpike Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.905 · PM2.5 5.366 · PM10 8.837 µg/m³
78
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Weare Academy First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    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 departmentsWeston General Hospital5.8 mi
St Michael's Hospital16.2 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary16.3 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryAxbridge & Wedmore Medical Practice1.5 mi
GP capacity1,611 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
56
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
80.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
80.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed0.7%Retired31.6%Student3.2%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.1%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary14.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)41%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership86.4%
Among the least-deprived 34% 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
4
Weston Milton 6.2 mi
Highbridge and Burnham 6.6 mi
Weston-super-Mare 6.9 mi
J22 M5 4.8 mi
J22 M5 5.2 mi
J21 M5 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
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 Lower Weare 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

Weare 43 0.8 mi away ⇄
Cross 44 0.9 mi away ⇄
Axbridge 49 1.7 mi away ⇄
Rooks Bridge 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Winscombe and Sandford 49 2.9 mi away ⇄
Cheddar 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Cocklake 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Shipham 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Banwell 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Blackford (Sedgemoor) 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
East Brent 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Mark 37 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lower Weare a nice place to live?

Lower Weare has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lower Weare is 39/100, 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 Lower Weare?

Lower Weare is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 78 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lower Weare?

Among the top-rated schools in Lower Weare is Weare Academy First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Lower Weare in total.

Lower Weare in context

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Postcode districts in Lower Weare

BS26 40 ⇄

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