Town Pop. 1,036

Living in Milverton: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Milverton scores 33/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 13 scored places sharing the TA4 postcode district, Milverton ranks 11th.

Milverton is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for transport, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider TA4 district average of 48/100, that is 15 points below. On safety specifically, Milverton sits 9 points above the TA4 district figure of 85/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TA4 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
48.3 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 28 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 81% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Creedwell Orchard 8 crimes
  2. 2 Creedwell Close 7 crimes
  3. 3 Courtfield 4 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 3.6 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
80
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-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
3
A&E departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital5.5 mi
Weston General Hospital23.5 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)23.5 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryLister House Surgery2.8 mi
GP capacity1,504 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 50 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate53.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.2%Unemployed1.3%Retired31.7%Student4.2%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.5%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary18.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.9%Apprenticeship3%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership72%
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
Taunton 6.6 mi
Tiverton Parkway 8.8 mi
Bridgwater 13.5 mi
J26 M5 4.4 mi
J26 M5 4.6 mi
J25 M5 8.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Milverton 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

Halse 28 1.8 mi away ⇄
Hillcommon 36 1.9 mi away ⇄
Langford Budville 36 1.9 mi away ⇄
Wiveliscombe 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Cotford St Luke 54 3.0 mi away ⇄
Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
Chelston 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Rockwell Green 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bradford-on-Tone 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bishops Lydeard 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Norton Fitzwarren 62 4.8 mi away ⇄
Staplegrove 69 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Milverton a nice place to live?

Milverton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Milverton is 33/100, 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 Milverton?

Milverton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 50 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Milverton?

Among the top-rated schools in Milverton is Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Milverton in total.

Milverton in context

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Postcode districts in Milverton

TA4 48 ⇄

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