Town Pop. 596

Living in Sparkford: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Sparkford is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 41/100 against a town median of 60/100. Sparkford places 10th of 16 in the BA22 postcode district.

The BA22 district averages 42/100, putting Sparkford 6 points below its own postcode area. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: transport (5), schools (9), lifestyle (9) and healthcare (25). For the surrounding area, see BA22 postcode district.

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Sparkford scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
161.1 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
↑ 96% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 224% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 147% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 234% 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
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.9 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 11 µg/m³
76
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
25
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital6.6 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital23.8 mi
Royal United Hospital25.4 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust6.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryQueen Camel Medical Centre1.3 mi
GP capacity1,032 patients per GP
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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
41
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
73.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
73.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 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
43
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 C
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Castle Cary 4.8 mi
Yeovil Pen Mill 6.6 mi
Sherborne 6.8 mi
J24 M5 19.1 mi
J24 M5 19.3 mi
J23 M5 20.1 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sparkford 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

Queen Camel 37 1.1 mi away ⇄
West Camel 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
North Cadbury 34 2.0 mi away ⇄
Marston Magna 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Galhampton 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Chilton Cantelo 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Yeovilton 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Charlton Horethorne 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Charlton Adam 24 4.3 mi away ⇄
Keinton Mandeville 41 4.4 mi away ⇄
Castle Cary 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
Trent 48 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sparkford a nice place to live?

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

Sparkford 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.

Sparkford in context

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Postcode districts in Sparkford

BA22 42 ⇄

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