Town Pop. 1,208

Living in Ruishton: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ruishton comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 54/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 54/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the TA3 postcode district. On lifestyle specifically, Ruishton sits 11 points above the TA3 district figure of 43/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (24) and transport (29). Wider context for the surrounding area: TA3 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
54
181.3 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 113 crimes
↑ 181% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↑ 36% above national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↑ 168% above national average
Public order 18 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tristram Drive 28 crimes
  2. 2 Coronation Close 25 crimes
  3. 3 Solomon'S Hollow 22 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 6.8 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
75
Green Space 76
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
35
2 schools in area · 17 within 4km
2Good
  • Creech St Michael Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Ruishton Church of England 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
24
A&E departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital2.8 mi
Yeovil Hospital18.1 mi
Weston General Hospital21.1 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryWarwick House Medical Centre1.5 mi
GP capacity1,664 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
38
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
69.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
69.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 45 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate53.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired34.3%Student3%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.3%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary27.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.2%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership79.2%
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
29
Taunton 2.6 mi
Bridgwater 8.2 mi
Highbridge and Burnham 14.5 mi
J25 M5 0.8 mi
J25 M5 0.9 mi
J24 M5 6.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
54
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
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 £300,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All
£311k £319k £327k £335k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Creech St Michael 49 0.9 mi away ⇄
Stoke St Mary 29 1.3 mi away ⇄
Bathpool 50 1.3 mi away ⇄
Monkton Heathfield 50 1.6 mi away ⇄
Taunton 59 2.5 mi away ⇄
West Monkton 50 2.5 mi away ⇄
North Curry 38 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hatch Beauchamp 27 3.4 mi away ⇄
Staplegrove 69 3.6 mi away ⇄
Trull 61 3.6 mi away ⇄
Norton Fitzwarren 62 4.4 mi away ⇄
Kingston St Mary 42 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruishton a nice place to live?

Ruishton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ruishton is 44/100, 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 Ruishton?

Ruishton has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 54/100. There were 219 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ruishton?

Among the top-rated schools in Ruishton are Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School and Ruishton Church of England School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Ruishton in total.

What are house prices like in Ruishton?

The current median house price in Ruishton is £300,000, around 5% above the England and Wales average.

Ruishton in context

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Postcode districts in Ruishton

TA3 41 ⇄

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