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Living in Queen Camel: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Queen Camel comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport falls furthest short: 5/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100. Among the 16 scored places sharing the BA22 postcode district, Queen Camel ranks 8th.

It scores 5 points below the BA22 postcode district as a whole, which averages 42/100. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Schools (9), lifestyle (9) and healthcare (25) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see BA22 postcode district.

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Queen Camel scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
150.7 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 39 crimes
↑ 84% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 203% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 131% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 214% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hanyton Close 13 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 10 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 9 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
77
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area
1Good
  • Countess Gytha Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
25
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital5.4 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital23.4 mi
Royal United Hospital26.5 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust5.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,032 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
52
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate57.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired30.1%Student2.8%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.7%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary22.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.8%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership71%
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 5.5 mi
Castle Cary 6 mi
Sherborne 6 mi
J24 M5 18.9 mi
J24 M5 19 mi
J23 M5 20.1 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Queen Camel 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

Sparkford 36 1.1 mi away ⇄
West Camel 42 1.2 mi away ⇄
Marston Magna 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Chilton Cantelo 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Yeovilton 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
North Cadbury 34 2.9 mi away ⇄
Trent 48 3.8 mi away ⇄
Galhampton 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Charlton Adam 24 4.3 mi away ⇄
Charlton Horethorne 40 4.4 mi away ⇄
Ilchester 36 4.6 mi away ⇄
Keinton Mandeville 41 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Queen Camel a nice place to live?

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

Queen Camel is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 96 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Queen Camel?

Among the top-rated schools in Queen Camel is Countess Gytha Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Queen Camel in total.

Queen Camel in context

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Postcode districts in Queen Camel

BA22 42 ⇄

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