Town Pop. 13,865

Living in Midsomer Norton: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Midsomer Norton is 57/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is schools: 63/100 against a national town median of 23/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 67/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 9 places in the BA3 postcode district. No category drops below 44/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. The BA3 district averages 50/100, putting Midsomer Norton 7 points above its own postcode area. For the surrounding area, see BA3 postcode district.

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Midsomer Norton scores 57 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
67
93.6 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 587 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 204 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 128 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Other theft 89 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 84 crimes
↓ 10% below national average
other 206 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 78 crimes
  2. 2 Hillside Road 59 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 40 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
76
Green Space 31
Parks Ample 15
Sports Pitches Ample 14
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 17

Services

Schools
63
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 12 in area · 19 within 4km
1Outstanding9Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Norton Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Fosse Way SchoolSpecial · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Longvernal Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Midsomer Norton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Norton Hill AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Paulton Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Somervale Secondary SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St John's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Welton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Westfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
53
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital7.5 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary12 mi
St Michael's Hospital12.1 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust3.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,781 patients per GP
3dentists2pharmacies

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
56
Full fibre (FTTP)72%
available across Bath and North East Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 318 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate59.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.9%Unemployed2.2%Retired25.9%Student3.6%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.5%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary33.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)19.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.2%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership74%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Bath and North East Somerset · 2026-27
A £1,589
B £1,853
C £2,118
D £2,383
E £2,913
F £3,442
G £3,972
H £4,766
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
51
Oldfield Park 7.9 mi
Bath Spa 8.4 mi
Frome 8.6 mi
J3 M32 13 mi
J3 M32 13.2 mi
J2 M32 13.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
44
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 13
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Adequate 19
Takeaways Ample 14
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 £317,500 106
Detached £426,000 37
Semi-detached £300,000 35
Terraced £277,500 27
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£128k £240k £355k £466k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Radstock 51 1.5 mi away ⇄
Paulton 54 1.6 mi away ⇄
Chilcompton 40 1.9 mi away ⇄
Farrington Gurney 50 2.1 mi away ⇄
Stratton-on-the-Fosse 47 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hallatrow 51 2.5 mi away ⇄
High Littleton 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Timsbury (Bath and North East Somerset) 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Holcombe (Mendip) 35 2.9 mi away ⇄
Peasedown St John 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Coleford (Mendip) 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Temple Cloud 51 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Midsomer Norton a nice place to live?

Midsomer Norton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Midsomer Norton is 57/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Midsomer Norton?

Midsomer Norton has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 67/100. There were 1,298 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Midsomer Norton?

Among the top-rated schools in Midsomer Norton are Norton Hill Primary School, Fosse Way School and Longvernal Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 12 rated schools in Midsomer Norton in total.

What are house prices like in Midsomer Norton?

The current median house price in Midsomer Norton is £317,500, around 11% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £426,000, semi-detached £300,000, terraced £277,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 18%. There were 106 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Midsomer Norton in context

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Postcode districts in Midsomer Norton

BA3 50 ⇄
BS39 49 ⇄

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