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Living in Meare: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Meare is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Transport falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100. Meare places 2nd of 5 in the BA6 postcode district.

On safety specifically, Meare sits 51 points above the BA6 district figure of 40/100. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BA6 postcode district.

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Meare scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
75.7 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 31 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 117% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Godney Drove 13 crimes
  2. 2 Muddy Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Tilleys Drove 6 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 8.2 µg/m³
80
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area
1Good
  • Meare Village Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital12.8 mi
Yeovil Hospital16.6 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital17.8 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryGlastonbury Surgery3.2 mi
GP capacity1,740 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
47
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
78.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
78.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate61.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.2%Unemployed1.7%Retired25.6%Student3%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.7%Skilled & technical37.7%Routine & elementary22.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.6%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership78.1%
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
3
Highbridge and Burnham 8.7 mi
Bridgwater 9.4 mi
Castle Cary 12.5 mi
J22 M5 8.3 mi
J22 M5 8.3 mi
J23 M5 8.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars None
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 Meare 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

Ashcott 31 3.0 mi away ⇄
Shapwick 31 3.0 mi away ⇄
Theale (Sedgemoor) 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Walton (Mendip) 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Glastonbury 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Henton 33 3.5 mi away ⇄
Street 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Catcott and Edington 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Wedmore 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Blackford (Sedgemoor) 41 4.5 mi away ⇄
Wookey 41 4.8 mi away ⇄
Chilton Polden 34 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Meare a nice place to live?

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

Meare is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 70 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Meare?

Among the top-rated schools in Meare is Meare Village Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Meare in total.

Meare in context

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Postcode districts in Meare

BA6 34 ⇄

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