Town Pop. 1,218

Living in Misterton (South Somerset): Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Misterton (South Somerset) scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the TA18 postcode district.

That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (86) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: schools (12), transport (15) and healthcare (24). For the surrounding area, see TA18 postcode district.

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Misterton (South Somerset) scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
142.9 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 64 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 30 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Public order 19 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
other 36 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 32 crimes
  2. 2 Bere Court 19 crimes
  3. 3 Fox Meadows 18 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.348 · PM2.5 5.479 · PM10 9.282 µg/m³
78
Green Space 9
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
12
2 schools in area · 7 within 4km
2Ungraded
  • Horizons Therapeutic Education TrustAlternative provision
    Ungraded
  • St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

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
24
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital7.6 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital17.4 mi
Weston General Hospital31.8 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryCrewkerne Health Centre1.1 mi
GP capacity1,767 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
8.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
8.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate52.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.5%Unemployed2.1%Retired35.6%Student2.6%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.7%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary27.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.7%Apprenticeship8.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership78.6%
Among the least-deprived 28% 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
15
Crewkerne 0.2 mi
Yeovil Junction 8 mi
Yeovil Pen Mill 8.7 mi
J25 M5 16.1 mi
J25 M5 16.2 mi
J24 M5 18.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £257,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£252k £262k £272k £283k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Crewkerne 36 1.1 mi away ⇄
North Perrott 39 1.4 mi away ⇄
Haselbury Plucknett 38 1.8 mi away ⇄
Mosterton 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Merriott 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
West Chinnock 33 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hinton St George 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
Broadwindsor 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
East Chinnock 34 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hardington Mandeville 32 4.0 mi away ⇄
Corscombe 48 4.3 mi away ⇄
Beaminster 52 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Misterton (South Somerset) a nice place to live?

Misterton (South Somerset) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Misterton (South Somerset) is 38/100, 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 Misterton (South Somerset)?

Misterton (South Somerset) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 174 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Misterton (South Somerset)?

The current median house price in Misterton (South Somerset) is £257,500, around 10% below the England and Wales average.

Misterton (South Somerset) in context

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Postcode districts in Misterton (South Somerset)

TA18 35 ⇄

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