Town Pop. 551

Living in Mark: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Mark comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 86/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is transport, at 3/100 against a town median of 21/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the TA9 postcode district, Mark ranks 4th. Against the wider TA9 district average of 30/100, that is 7 points above. Its economic health score runs 42 points above the TA9 district's 44/100. For the surrounding area, see TA9 postcode district.

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Mark scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
123.4 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 36 crimes
↑ 96% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Northwick Road 11 crimes
  2. 2 Kingsway 6 crimes
  3. 3 Harp Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 8.5 µg/m³
80
Green Space 4
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Mark First and Pre-School CE AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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 departmentsWeston General Hospital7.2 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital17.5 mi
St Michael's Hospital20.1 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust4.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryBrent Area Medical Centre3.2 mi
GP capacity2,398 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
53
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate57.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.9%Unemployed1.5%Retired28.8%Student5.1%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.1%Skilled & technical39.4%Routine & elementary20.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.2%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership82.2%
Among the least-deprived 40% 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
3
Highbridge and Burnham 3.5 mi
Bridgwater 8.1 mi
Weston Milton 8.7 mi
J22 M5 2.4 mi
J22 M5 2.5 mi
J23 M5 5.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
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 Mark 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

Mark Causeway 36 1.2 mi away ⇄
Blackford (Sedgemoor) 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
East Huntspill 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Edithmead 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Rooks Bridge 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
East Brent 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Brent Knoll 35 3.4 mi away ⇄
Wedmore 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Highbridge 32 3.5 mi away ⇄
Weare 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Cocklake 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Lower Weare 39 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mark a nice place to live?

Mark has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Mark is 37/100, 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 Mark?

Mark is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 68 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mark?

Among the top-rated schools in Mark is Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Mark in total.

Mark in context

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Postcode districts in Mark

TA9 30 ⇄

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