Town Pop. 775

Living in Norton sub Hamdon: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Norton sub Hamdon is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 34/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 62/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Transport (4), lifestyle (16) and schools (23) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TA14 postcode district.

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Norton sub Hamdon scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
62
121.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 45 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 98% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 225% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 24 crimes
  2. 2 Matt'S Lane 14 crimes
  3. 3 Ham Hill Road 11 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 4.115 · PM2.5 5.415 · PM10 9.405 µg/m³
79
Green Space 31
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
23
2 schools in area · 8 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • Castle Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Norton Sub Hamdon Church SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
34
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital5 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital16.4 mi
Weston General Hospital27.6 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryHamdon Medical Centre0.8 mi
GP capacity4,795 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
60
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate49.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.9%Unemployed2.8%Retired34.9%Student3.6%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.5%Skilled & technical36.1%Routine & elementary23.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.9%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership68.7%
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
4
Crewkerne 4.7 mi
Yeovil Pen Mill 6.2 mi
Yeovil Junction 6.3 mi
J25 M5 14.4 mi
J25 M5 14.5 mi
J24 M5 15.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
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 Norton sub Hamdon 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

Stoke sub Hamdon 48 1.0 mi away ⇄
West Chinnock 33 1.5 mi away ⇄
Montacute 34 1.8 mi away ⇄
Martock 48 2.2 mi away ⇄
Over Stratton 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
East Chinnock 34 2.3 mi away ⇄
Odcombe 37 2.3 mi away ⇄
South Petherton 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Merriott 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Tintinhull 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ash (South Somerset) 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Haselbury Plucknett 38 3.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Norton sub Hamdon a nice place to live?

Norton sub Hamdon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Norton sub Hamdon is 39/100, 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 Norton sub Hamdon?

Norton sub Hamdon has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 62/100. There were 94 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Norton sub Hamdon?

Among the top-rated schools in Norton sub Hamdon is Castle Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Norton sub Hamdon in total.

Norton sub Hamdon in context

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Postcode districts in Norton sub Hamdon

TA14 41 ⇄

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