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Living in Porlock: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Porlock scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 84/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the TA24 postcode district, Porlock ranks 2nd. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (87) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TA24 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
95.6 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 51 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 197% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 25 crimes
  2. 2 Bay Road 13 crimes
  3. 3 Bossington Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
84
Air Quality NO₂ 2.435 · PM2.5 4.422 · PM10 7.215 µg/m³
84
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area
1Good
  • St Dubricius Church of England VA SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital20.8 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital24.3 mi
Weston General Hospital27.5 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust5.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryMinehead Medical Centre5.2 mi
GP capacity14,402 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 68 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate44.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed44.6%Unemployed1.2%Retired43.1%Student1.8%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.6%Skilled & technical44.9%Routine & elementary21.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.1%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership58.1%
Among the most-deprived 27% 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 E
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
10
Llantwit Major 14.7 mi
Rhoose Cardiff International Airport 16.2 mi
J35 M4 21.4 mi
J37 M4 21.5 mi
J35 M4 21.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 11
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £262,500 13
5-year monthly trend
All
£309k £342k £376k £409k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Wootton Courtenay 31 3.8 mi away ⇄
Minehead 38 5.2 mi away ⇄
Exford 35 5.6 mi away ⇄
Dunster 32 6.6 mi away ⇄
Carhampton 31 7.9 mi away ⇄
Blue Anchor 30 8.7 mi away ⇄
Lynton and Lynmouth 45 11 mi away ⇄
Washford 32 11 mi away ⇄
Watchet 30 12 mi away ⇄
Dulverton 35 12 mi away ⇄
Williton 33 12 mi away ⇄
Brushford 33 13 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Porlock a nice place to live?

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

Porlock is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 101 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Porlock?

Among the top-rated schools in Porlock is St Dubricius Church of England VA School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Porlock in total.

What are house prices like in Porlock?

The current median house price in Porlock is £262,500, around 8% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 30%.

Porlock in context

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Postcode districts in Porlock

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