Town Pop. 572

Living in Mosterton: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Mosterton is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Mosterton most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 25/100 against a town median of 47/100.

Among the 3 scored places sharing the DT8 postcode district, Mosterton ranks 2nd. Its categories are unusually uneven: 96 points separate broadband (99) from transport (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 80 points above the DT8 district's 19/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DT8 postcode district.

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Mosterton scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
68.2 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 16 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 142% above national average
Other theft 2 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Vehicle crime 2 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
other 1 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Chedington Lane 10 crimes
  2. 2 Bailey'S Lane 4 crimes
  3. 3 Naomi Close 3 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 3.815 · PM2.5 5.274 · PM10 8.429 µg/m³
80
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital8.9 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital18.9 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)33 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryCrewkerne Health Centre2.8 mi
GP capacity1,571 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate59.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired28.6%Student2.5%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.9%Skilled & technical41.9%Routine & elementary19.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)19.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.5%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership72.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
25
Council tax Dorset · 2026-27
A £1,843
B £2,151
C £2,458
D £2,765
E £3,379
F £3,994
G £4,608
H £5,530
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
Crewkerne 2 mi
Chetnole 8.9 mi
Yeovil Junction 8.9 mi
J25 M5 17.4 mi
J25 M5 17.5 mi
J26 M5 20.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Mosterton 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

Misterton (South Somerset) 38 1.9 mi away ⇄
Broadwindsor 37 2.1 mi away ⇄
Beaminster 52 2.7 mi away ⇄
Crewkerne 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
North Perrott 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Haselbury Plucknett 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Corscombe 48 3.8 mi away ⇄
Netherbury 35 3.8 mi away ⇄
Merriott 44 4.6 mi away ⇄
Hinton St George 37 5.1 mi away ⇄
Winsham 32 5.1 mi away ⇄
West Chinnock 33 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mosterton a nice place to live?

Mosterton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Mosterton 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 Mosterton?

Mosterton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 39 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mosterton?

Among the top-rated schools in Mosterton is Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Mosterton in total.

Mosterton in context

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Postcode districts in Mosterton

DT8 40 ⇄

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