Town Pop. 646

Living in Staplegrove: Liveability Score 69/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Staplegrove scores 69/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Staplegrove most outperforms the national norm: 81/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. No other settlement in the TA2 postcode district scores higher. Staplegrove leads all 7.

It scores 12 points above the TA2 postcode district as a whole, which averages 57/100. That sits 19 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (86), economic health (84) and environment (80). Wider context for the surrounding area: TA2 postcode district.

69
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
134.7 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 42 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 138% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Shoplifting 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Stanway Close 15 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 15 crimes
  3. 3 College Road 14 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
77
Green Space 86
Parks Ample 19
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
54
2 schools in area · 25 within 4km
2Good
  • Staplegrove Church SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Wellsprings Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
73
A&E departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital1.2 mi
Weston General Hospital20.8 mi
Yeovil Hospital21.8 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryFrench Weir Health Centre1 mi
GP capacity1,702 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
53
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate47.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.1%Unemployed1.7%Retired29.8%Student15.8%Other inactive5.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.6%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary22.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)19.4%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.7%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership75.4%
Among the least-deprived 17% 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
58
Taunton 1.1 mi
Bridgwater 8.7 mi
Tiverton Parkway 13.1 mi
J25 M5 2.8 mi
J25 M5 2.8 mi
J26 M5 4.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
81
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Staplegrove 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

Norton Fitzwarren 62 1.0 mi away ⇄
Taunton 59 1.4 mi away ⇄
Kingston St Mary 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bathpool 50 2.5 mi away ⇄
Monkton Heathfield 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Trull 61 2.8 mi away ⇄
Cotford St Luke 54 2.9 mi away ⇄
West Monkton 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bishops Lydeard 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bradford-on-Tone 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ruishton 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Creech St Michael 49 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Staplegrove a nice place to live?

Yes, Staplegrove is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Staplegrove is 69/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Staplegrove?

Staplegrove is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 87 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Staplegrove?

Among the top-rated schools in Staplegrove are Staplegrove Church School and Wellsprings Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Staplegrove in total.

Staplegrove in context

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Postcode districts in Staplegrove

TA2 57 ⇄

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