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Living in Nunney: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Nunney comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 37/100 versus a median of 60/100. That places it last of the 6 scored places in the BA11 postcode district.

It scores 10 points below the BA11 postcode district as a whole, which averages 45/100. Its economic health score runs 9 points above the BA11 district's 55/100. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see BA11 postcode district.

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Nunney scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
492.4 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 121 crimes
↑ 593% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 35 crimes
↑ 339% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↑ 490% above national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↑ 516% above national average
Public order 20 crimes
↑ 488% above national average
other 41 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pookfield Close 28 crimes
  2. 2 Longfield 19 crimes
  3. 3 Railford Hill 19 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.3 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
78
Green Space 7
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Nunney First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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 departmentsRoyal United Hospital12.3 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary19.3 mi
St Michael's Hospital19.4 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryFrome Medical Practice3.5 mi
GP capacity1,076 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
37
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate57.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.5%Unemployed1.9%Retired27.2%Student3.4%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.4%Skilled & technical40%Routine & elementary18.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.6%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership73.7%
Among the most-deprived 38% of areas in England
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 D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
15
Frome 3.3 mi
Bruton 7.2 mi
Dilton Marsh 7.9 mi
J3 M32 19.8 mi
J3 M32 19.9 mi
J2 M32 20 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Nunney 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

Mells 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Frome 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Buckland Dinham 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Coleford (Mendip) 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
Stoke St Michael 39 4.7 mi away ⇄
Holcombe (Mendip) 35 4.8 mi away ⇄
Batcombe (Mendip) 30 4.9 mi away ⇄
Lye's Green 34 4.9 mi away ⇄
Chapmanslade 34 5.6 mi away ⇄
Maiden Bradley 30 5.7 mi away ⇄
Beckington 43 5.7 mi away ⇄
Stratton-on-the-Fosse 47 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Nunney a nice place to live?

Nunney has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Nunney is 35/100, 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 Nunney?

Nunney is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 258 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Nunney?

Among the top-rated schools in Nunney is Nunney First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Nunney in total.

Nunney in context

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Postcode districts in Nunney

BA11 45 ⇄

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