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Living in North Newton: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for North Newton is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 20/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 14 scored places sharing the TA7 postcode district, North Newton ranks 2nd.

Against the wider TA7 district average of 35/100, that is 8 points above. Its economic health score runs 14 points above the TA7 district's 66/100. Safety (89) and economic health (80) sit at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see TA7 postcode district.

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North Newton scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
211.7 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 24 crimes
↑ 163% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 275% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 253% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 526% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Maunsel Road 14 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 9 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 7 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 6.627 · PM2.5 5.722 · PM10 12.339 µg/m³
75
Green Space 9
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • North Newton Community 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
29
A&E departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital6.4 mi
Weston General Hospital16.7 mi
Yeovil Hospital18.1 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryNorth Petherton Surgery1.2 mi
GP capacity1,535 patients per GP
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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
20
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
30%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
30%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate59.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.2%Unemployed2.7%Retired27.3%Student3%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.1%Skilled & technical39.6%Routine & elementary22.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.7%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.1%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership83%
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
15
Bridgwater 3.7 mi
Taunton 5.6 mi
Highbridge and Burnham 10 mi
J24 M5 1.7 mi
J24 M5 2.1 mi
J25 M5 4.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in North Newton 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

North Petherton 35 1.2 mi away ⇄
Compass 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
Moorland 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
West Monkton 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Meare Green 31 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bridgwater 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
Creech St Michael 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Monkton Heathfield 50 3.6 mi away ⇄
North Curry 38 4.0 mi away ⇄
Wembdon 65 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bathpool 50 4.2 mi away ⇄
Westonzoyland 33 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is North Newton a nice place to live?

North Newton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for North Newton is 43/100, 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 Newton?

North Newton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 58 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in North Newton?

Among the top-rated schools in North Newton is North Newton Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in North Newton in total.

North Newton in context

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Postcode districts in North Newton

TA7 35 ⇄

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