Town Pop. 1,730

Living in Puriton: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Puriton comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 17/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Puriton places 4th of 14 in the TA7 postcode district.

Its schools score runs 14 points above the TA7 district's 17/100. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (80) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TA7 postcode district.

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Puriton scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
74 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 46 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Public order 18 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Station Road 20 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 12 crimes
  3. 3 Pawlett Road 11 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
77
Green Space 11
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
31
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Puriton Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
5
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital10.3 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital12.3 mi
Yeovil Hospital21 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 surgeryEast Quay Medical Centre2.5 mi
GP capacity1,431 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
17
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
35.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
37%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 48 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate59.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.5%Unemployed1.6%Retired29.6%Student1.9%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.7%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary30.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)20.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.3%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership80.8%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
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
8
Bridgwater 2.9 mi
Highbridge and Burnham 3.4 mi
Taunton 11.5 mi
J23 M5 0.3 mi
J23 M5 0.5 mi
J24 M5 4.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £267,750 18
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£227k £261k £296k £330k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Dunball 35 0.8 mi away ⇄
Woolavington 32 1.6 mi away ⇄
Bawdrip 32 1.6 mi away ⇄
Pawlett 33 1.6 mi away ⇄
Cossington (Sedgemoor) 29 2.3 mi away ⇄
Huntspill 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Chedzoy 36 2.7 mi away ⇄
East Huntspill 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bridgwater 53 3.1 mi away ⇄
Wembdon 65 3.3 mi away ⇄
Chilton Polden 34 3.6 mi away ⇄
Highbridge 32 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Puriton a nice place to live?

Puriton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Puriton is 36/100, 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 Puriton?

Puriton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 128 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Puriton?

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

What are house prices like in Puriton?

The current median house price in Puriton is £267,750, around 6% below the England and Wales average.

Puriton in context

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Postcode districts in Puriton

TA7 35 ⇄

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