Town Pop. 694

Living in Pawlett: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pawlett scores 33/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 16/100 against a town median of 60/100. That places it last of the 5 scored places in the TA6 postcode district.

Against the wider TA6 district average of 50/100, that is 17 points below. Its safety score runs 74 points above the TA6 district's 16/100. That is 17 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see TA6 postcode district.

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Pawlett scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
111 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
↑ 47% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 166% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Silver Street 10 crimes
  2. 2 Springfield Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Bristol Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.326 · PM2.5 5.203 · PM10 9.644 µg/m³
79
Green Space 9
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Pawlett Primary School AcademyPrimary · 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
3
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital9.6 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital12.5 mi
Yeovil Hospital22.5 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryEast Quay Medical Centre3.2 mi
GP capacity1,537 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
16
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
25.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
29.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate52.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.6%Unemployed1%Retired36.4%Student2.2%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.1%Skilled & technical40%Routine & elementary26.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.9%Apprenticeship9%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership81.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 E
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Highbridge and Burnham 2.9 mi
Bridgwater 3.7 mi
Weston-super-Mare 11.4 mi
J23 M5 1.3 mi
J23 M5 1.6 mi
J22 M5 4.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Pawlett 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

Dunball 35 1.3 mi away ⇄
Puriton 36 1.6 mi away ⇄
Huntspill 38 1.9 mi away ⇄
Combwich 35 2.6 mi away ⇄
Woolavington 32 3.1 mi away ⇄
Highbridge 32 3.1 mi away ⇄
East Huntspill 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bawdrip 32 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wembdon 65 3.4 mi away ⇄
Cannington 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bridgwater 53 3.7 mi away ⇄
Cossington (Sedgemoor) 29 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pawlett a nice place to live?

Pawlett has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pawlett is 33/100, 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 Pawlett?

Pawlett is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 77 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pawlett?

Among the top-rated schools in Pawlett is Pawlett Primary School Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Pawlett in total.

Pawlett in context

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Postcode districts in Pawlett

TA6 50 ⇄

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