Town Pop. 4,343

Living in Martock: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Martock scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Martock most outperforms the national norm: 92/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That is the highest score of the 3 places in the TA12 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 32 points above the TA12 district's 60/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (86). Transport (7), lifestyle (24) and schools (27) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TA12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
67 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 146 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 37 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Other theft 26 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Public order 21 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
other 40 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Steppes Meadow 29 crimes
  2. 2 The Acres 21 crimes
  3. 3 Burrow Hill View 15 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 4.6 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
78
Green Space 41
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
27
2 schools in area · 10 within 4km
2Good
  • Ash Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Martock Church SchoolPrimary · 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
33
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital5.6 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital15.3 mi
Weston General Hospital25.2 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity4,795 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 104 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate53.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.6%Unemployed1.7%Retired32.8%Student2.7%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.1%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary28.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.6%Apprenticeship7.8%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership73.2%
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
7
Crewkerne 6.7 mi
Yeovil Pen Mill 7 mi
Yeovil Junction 7.5 mi
J25 M5 13.2 mi
J25 M5 13.3 mi
J24 M5 13.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £252,500 32
Semi-detached £273,000 13
Terraced £210,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£197k £322k £451k £576k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Ash (South Somerset) 39 1.3 mi away ⇄
Stoke sub Hamdon 48 1.4 mi away ⇄
Kingsbury Episcopi 34 2.0 mi away ⇄
Norton sub Hamdon 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
South Petherton 39 2.3 mi away ⇄
Tintinhull 35 2.4 mi away ⇄
Long Load 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Montacute 34 2.6 mi away ⇄
Over Stratton 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
West Chinnock 33 3.6 mi away ⇄
Odcombe 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Shepton Beauchamp 42 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Martock a nice place to live?

Martock has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Martock is 48/100, 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 Martock?

Martock is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 291 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Martock?

Among the top-rated schools in Martock are Ash Church of England Primary School and Martock Church School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Martock in total.

What are house prices like in Martock?

The current median house price in Martock is £252,500, around 11% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £273,000, terraced £210,000. There were 32 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Martock in context

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Postcode districts in Martock

TA12 44 ⇄

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