Town Pop. 352

Living in North Cadbury: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

North Cadbury comes out at 34/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where North Cadbury most outperforms the national norm: 92/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 22/100 against a town median of 60/100.

North Cadbury places 13th of 16 in the BA22 postcode district. It scores 8 points below the BA22 postcode district as a whole, which averages 42/100. On economic health specifically, North Cadbury sits 23 points above the BA22 district figure of 69/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BA22 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
250 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 51 crimes
↑ 335% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 631% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 193% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 174% above national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 610% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mayfield Close 8 crimes
  2. 2 Mulberry Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 The Paddock 6 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.2 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
78
Green Space 6
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area
1Good
  • North Cadbury Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital8.2 mi
Royal United Hospital24.3 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital26 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust4.6 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryMillbrook Surgery - Castle Cary2.9 mi
GP capacity748 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
22
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
41.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
41.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
92
Employment rate56.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.5%Unemployed2%Retired29.8%Student3.4%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.7%Skilled & technical37%Routine & elementary18.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.4%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership78.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
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 E
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Castle Cary 3.8 mi
Templecombe 5.5 mi
Bruton 5.6 mi
J24 M5 20.8 mi
J24 M5 21 mi
J23 M5 21.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in North Cadbury 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

Galhampton 41 1.3 mi away ⇄
Sparkford 36 2.0 mi away ⇄
Queen Camel 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Charlton Horethorne 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Castle Cary 38 3.2 mi away ⇄
West Camel 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Marston Magna 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Wincanton 36 4.8 mi away ⇄
Chilton Cantelo 0 5.2 mi away ⇄
Bruton 43 5.2 mi away ⇄
Ditcheat 40 5.5 mi away ⇄
Templecombe 34 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is North Cadbury a nice place to live?

North Cadbury has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for North Cadbury is 34/100, 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 North Cadbury?

North Cadbury is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 88 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in North Cadbury?

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

North Cadbury in context

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Postcode districts in North Cadbury

BA22 42 ⇄

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