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Living in Odcombe: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Odcombe is 37/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 11/100 against a town median of 60/100. Odcombe places 8th of 16 in the BA22 postcode district.

The BA22 district averages 42/100, putting Odcombe 5 points below its own postcode area. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Transport (5), lifestyle (15) and schools (21) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see BA22 postcode district.

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Odcombe scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
77
151.6 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 34 crimes
↑ 101% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 107% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 131% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 112% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lower Odcombe 9 crimes
  2. 2 Orchard Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Westbury Gardens 8 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.761 · PM2.5 5.391 · PM10 9.142 µg/m³
78
Green Space 9
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
21

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital2.7 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital18.7 mi
Weston General Hospital28.9 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryWest Coker Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity2,193 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
12.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
12.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate53.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.4%Unemployed1.3%Retired34.9%Student2.7%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.5%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary22.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.6%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership77.3%
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
5
Yeovil Pen Mill 3.9 mi
Yeovil Junction 4 mi
Crewkerne 5.5 mi
J25 M5 16.7 mi
J25 M5 16.8 mi
J24 M5 17.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
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 Odcombe 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

Montacute 34 1.2 mi away ⇄
West Coker 34 1.5 mi away ⇄
East Chinnock 34 1.6 mi away ⇄
Burton (South Somerset) 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Norton sub Hamdon 39 2.3 mi away ⇄
Chilthorne Domer 49 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hardington Mandeville 32 2.4 mi away ⇄
Stoke sub Hamdon 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Yeovil 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
Tintinhull 35 2.7 mi away ⇄
West Chinnock 33 2.8 mi away ⇄
Barwick and Stoford 39 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Odcombe a nice place to live?

Odcombe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Odcombe is 37/100, 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 Odcombe?

Odcombe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 77/100. There were 77 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Odcombe in context

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Postcode districts in Odcombe

BA22 42 ⇄

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