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Living in Merriott: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Merriott scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Transport falls furthest short: 4/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

Against the wider TA16 district average of 38/100, that is 6 points above. On broadband specifically, Merriott sits 60 points above the TA16 district figure of 31/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TA16 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

59.3 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 37 crimes

↓ 31% below national average

Other theft 20 crimes

↑ 102% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes

↓ 34% below national average

Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Public order 5 crimes

↓ 52% below national average

other 6 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Broadway 14 crimes
2 Newchester Cross 12 crimes
3 Lower Beadon 5 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 4.2 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 9.4 µg/m³

Green Space 37

Parks None

Sports Pitches Some 1

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts Adequate 3

Bowling Greens Some 1

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 8 within 4km

1Good

Merriott Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital6.8 mi

Musgrove Park Hospital15.6 mi

Weston General Hospital29.1 mi

Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi

Routine referral (median)10 wks

Treated within 18 weeks65.4%

A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%

Nearest GP surgeryCrewkerne Health Centre2.1 mi

GP capacity1,767 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

Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%

available across Somerset

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

97.2%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

97.2%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.7%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 47 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate52.8%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed52.8%Unemployed1.7%Retired35.8%Student2.3%Other inactive7.3%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial41.3%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary24.1%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications17.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.7%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%

Home ownership75.2%

Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Crewkerne 2.6 mi

Yeovil Junction 8 mi

Yeovil Pen Mill 8.2 mi

J25 M5 13.9 mi

J25 M5 14 mi

J24 M5 15.8 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 1

Restaurants & Cafes None

Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1

Retail Shopping Some 1

Takeaways None

Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£260,000	13

5-year monthly trend

All

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Merriott a nice place to live?

Merriott has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Merriott is 44/100, 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 Merriott?

Merriott is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 95 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Merriott?

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

What are house prices like in Merriott?

The current median house price in Merriott is £260,000, around 9% below the England and Wales average.

Merriott in context

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Postcode districts in Merriott

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