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Living in Over Stratton: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Over Stratton scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Over Stratton most outperforms the national norm: 91/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Schools falls furthest short: 5/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100.

It scores 5 points above the TA13 postcode district as a whole, which averages 38/100. On broadband specifically, Over Stratton sits 44 points above the TA13 district figure of 47/100. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: TA13 postcode district.

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Over Stratton scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
166.3 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 36 crimes
↑ 168% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 181% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Higgin'S Grave Lane 10 crimes
  2. 2 Harp Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 A303 8 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 4.3 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
79
Green Space 34
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
5
2 schools in area · 7 within 4km
2Ungraded
  • South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • South Petherton Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital7.3 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital14.3 mi
Weston General Hospital27.3 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryHamdon Medical Centre2.6 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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate49.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.6%Unemployed1.7%Retired39.7%Student1.8%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.2%Skilled & technical38.5%Routine & elementary18.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.2%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership81.1%
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
17
Crewkerne 4.4 mi
Yeovil Pen Mill 8.5 mi
Yeovil Junction 8.5 mi
J25 M5 12.6 mi
J25 M5 12.6 mi
J24 M5 14.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Over Stratton 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

South Petherton 39 0.9 mi away ⇄
Seavington St Michael 37 1.7 mi away ⇄
Merriott 44 1.8 mi away ⇄
Hinton St George 37 2.0 mi away ⇄
Shepton Beauchamp 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Norton sub Hamdon 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
West Chinnock 33 2.4 mi away ⇄
Stoke sub Hamdon 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Martock 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Barrington (South Somerset) 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Kingsbury Episcopi 34 3.5 mi away ⇄
Haselbury Plucknett 38 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Over Stratton a nice place to live?

Over Stratton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Over Stratton 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 Over Stratton?

Over Stratton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 67 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Over Stratton in context

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Postcode districts in Over Stratton

TA13 38 ⇄

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