Town Pop. 1,322

Living in Nether Stowey: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Nether Stowey is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 42/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 15/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the TA5 postcode district. Against the wider TA5 district average of 36/100, that is 6 points above. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see TA5 postcode district.

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Nether Stowey scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
51.4 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 40 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 12 crimes
  2. 2 Oak Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Lime Street 6 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 3.6 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 8.1 µg/m³
81
Green Space 51
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Nether Stowey Church of England Primary 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
42
A&E departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital9.4 mi
Weston General Hospital14 mi
Yeovil Hospital26.4 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,977 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
15
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
22.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
25%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 54 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate51.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.3%Unemployed1.7%Retired36.8%Student2.6%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.4%Skilled & technical37.5%Routine & elementary24.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.1%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.8%
Home ownership72.7%
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
7
Bridgwater 7.5 mi
Taunton 9.1 mi
Highbridge and Burnham 9.3 mi
J23 M5 7.7 mi
J24 M5 7.9 mi
J23 M5 7.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
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 £340,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£268k £323k £380k £435k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Stogursey 29 2.1 mi away ⇄
Spaxton 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Kilve 30 3.4 mi away ⇄
Crowcombe 48 3.7 mi away ⇄
Shurton 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Cannington 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Combwich 35 4.4 mi away ⇄
Bicknoller 47 5.0 mi away ⇄
West Quantoxhead 39 5.2 mi away ⇄
Wembdon 65 5.9 mi away ⇄
Stogumber 42 5.9 mi away ⇄
Kingston St Mary 42 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Nether Stowey a nice place to live?

Nether Stowey has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Nether Stowey is 42/100, 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 Nether Stowey?

Nether Stowey is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 68 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Nether Stowey?

Among the top-rated schools in Nether Stowey is Nether Stowey Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Nether Stowey in total.

What are house prices like in Nether Stowey?

The current median house price in Nether Stowey is £340,000, around 19% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%.

Nether Stowey in context

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Postcode districts in Nether Stowey

TA5 36 ⇄

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