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Living in South Horrington: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

South Horrington scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. South Horrington places 7th of 10 in the BA5 postcode district.

Against the wider BA5 district average of 41/100, that is 6 points below. On economic health specifically, South Horrington sits 12 points above the BA5 district figure of 64/100. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see BA5 postcode district.

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South Horrington scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
222.2 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 57 crimes
↑ 234% above national average
Burglary 19 crimes
↑ 957% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Old Frome Road 23 crimes
  2. 2 Torhole Bottom 10 crimes
  3. 3 Priddy Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 4.281 · PM2.5 5.369 · PM10 8.69 µg/m³
79
Green Space 44
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Horrington Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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 departmentsRoyal United Hospital14.9 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary16.5 mi
St Michael's Hospital16.5 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryWells Health Centre Partnership2.2 mi
GP capacity1,200 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
8.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
79.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed1.5%Retired28.7%Student3%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.8%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary15.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.6%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership73.4%
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
15
Castle Cary 8.9 mi
Bruton 10.1 mi
Frome 13.1 mi
J22 M5 14.5 mi
J22 M5 14.7 mi
J21 M5 15.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars None
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 £253,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£212k £216k £221k £225k 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Croscombe 31 1.6 mi away ⇄
Wells 43 1.8 mi away ⇄
Wookey Hole 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Upper Coxley and Coxley Wick 35 3.2 mi away ⇄
Shepton Mallet 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
Gurney Slade 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Coxley (Mendip) 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wookey 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Oakhill 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Pilton 26 3.7 mi away ⇄
Easton (Mendip) 36 4.0 mi away ⇄
Westbury-sub-Mendip 36 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is South Horrington a nice place to live?

South Horrington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for South Horrington is 35/100, 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 South Horrington?

South Horrington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 114 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in South Horrington?

The current median house price in South Horrington is £253,000, around 11% below the England and Wales average.

South Horrington in context

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Postcode districts in South Horrington

BA5 41 ⇄

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