Town Pop. 223

Living in Meare Green: Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Meare Green scores 31/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 6/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the TA3 postcode district.

It scores 10 points below the TA3 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. That sits 19 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see TA3 postcode district.

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Meare Green scores 31 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
233.2 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
↑ 385% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 314% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 99% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Vehicle crime 2 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 New Road 10 crimes
  2. 2 Shepherd'S Drove 5 crimes
  3. 3 Stathe Drove 5 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.3 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
79
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Stoke St Gregory Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Requires Improvement

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 departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital7.5 mi
Yeovil Hospital14.7 mi
Weston General Hospital19.2 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryNorth Curry Health Centre1.9 mi
GP capacity1,132 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
6
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
41%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate59.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.4%Unemployed1.9%Retired29%Student2.6%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.5%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary20.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.4%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership73.4%
Among the most-deprived 37% 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
Bridgwater 6.5 mi
Taunton 7 mi
Highbridge and Burnham 12.5 mi
J24 M5 4.8 mi
J24 M5 5 mi
J25 M5 5.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Meare Green 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

North Curry 38 1.7 mi away ⇄
Fivehead 33 2.6 mi away ⇄
Moorland 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Curry Rivel 34 3.4 mi away ⇄
North Newton 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Othery 36 3.9 mi away ⇄
Creech St Michael 49 4.2 mi away ⇄
Middlezoy 35 4.3 mi away ⇄
Drayton (South Somerset) 36 4.4 mi away ⇄
North Petherton 35 4.7 mi away ⇄
Ruishton 44 4.7 mi away ⇄
Hatch Beauchamp 27 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Meare Green a nice place to live?

Meare Green has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Meare Green is 31/100, 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 Green?

Meare Green is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 52 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Meare Green in context

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Postcode districts in Meare Green

TA3 41 ⇄

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