Town Pop. 1,473

Living in Monkton Heathfield: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Monkton Heathfield scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 87/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 11/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Monkton Heathfield places 4th of 7 in the TA2 postcode district. Against the wider TA2 district average of 57/100, that is 7 points below. Broadband (94) and environment (82) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see TA2 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
11
255.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Shoplifting 148 crimes
↑ 1188% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 77 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 44 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Public order 41 crimes
↑ 328% above national average
Other theft 26 crimes
↑ 185% above national average
other 40 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 139 crimes
  2. 2 Heron Gate 126 crimes
  3. 3 School Road 40 crimes

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

Environment
82
Air Quality NO₂ 6.4 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
76
Green Space 95
Parks Ample 16
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
39
3 schools in area · 21 within 4km
2Good1Inadequate
  • Nerrols Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • West Monkton Church of England SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Monkton Wood AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Inadequate

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

Healthcare
44
A&E departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital2.6 mi
Yeovil Hospital19.2 mi
Weston General Hospital19.6 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryCrown Medical Centre1.1 mi
GP capacity1,664 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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 71 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate67.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed67.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired20.8%Student2.4%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.9%Skilled & technical31.9%Routine & elementary27.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.2%Level 3 (A levels)19.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.6%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership71%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
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 B
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
43
Taunton 2.1 mi
Bridgwater 7 mi
Highbridge and Burnham 13.1 mi
J25 M5 1 mi
J25 M5 1.5 mi
J24 M5 5.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
87
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 5
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 £281,000 58
Detached £387,500 26
Semi-detached £242,500 16
Terraced £225,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£204k £268k £333k £397k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Bathpool 50 0.6 mi away ⇄
West Monkton 50 1.0 mi away ⇄
Creech St Michael 49 1.1 mi away ⇄
Ruishton 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Taunton 59 2.3 mi away ⇄
Staplegrove 69 2.7 mi away ⇄
Stoke St Mary 29 2.8 mi away ⇄
Kingston St Mary 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
North Newton 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Norton Fitzwarren 62 3.7 mi away ⇄
North Curry 38 4.0 mi away ⇄
Trull 61 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Monkton Heathfield a nice place to live?

Monkton Heathfield is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Monkton Heathfield is 50/100, 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 Monkton Heathfield?

Crime levels in Monkton Heathfield are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 11/100. There were 376 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Monkton Heathfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Monkton Heathfield are Nerrols Primary School and Nursery and West Monkton Church of England School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Monkton Heathfield in total.

What are house prices like in Monkton Heathfield?

The current median house price in Monkton Heathfield is £281,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £387,500, semi-detached £242,500, terraced £225,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%. There were 58 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Monkton Heathfield in context

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Postcode districts in Monkton Heathfield

TA2 57 ⇄

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