Town Pop. 202

Living in Stogumber: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stogumber comes out at 42/100 on the 8 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 32/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 13 scored places sharing the TA4 postcode district, Stogumber ranks 6th.

The TA4 district averages 48/100, putting Stogumber 6 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Stogumber sits 11 points above the TA4 district figure of 63/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see TA4 postcode district.

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Stogumber scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
480.2 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 51 crimes
↑ 658% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↑ 324% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 509% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 460% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 337% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Waverdine Court 17 crimes
  2. 2 Hansetown Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Wood Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 3.045 · PM2.5 4.95 · PM10 9.32 µg/m³
81
Green Space 37
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
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1 school in area
1Ungraded
  • Stogumber CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital10.5 mi
Weston General Hospital19.1 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)29.6 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryWest Somerset Healthcare2.8 mi
GP capacity1,562 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
32
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
58.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
58.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate53%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53%Unemployed2.3%Retired34%Student2.9%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.7%Skilled & technical43.1%Routine & elementary16.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)40%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership74.3%
Among the most-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
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
3
Taunton 10.8 mi
Bridgwater 13 mi
Tiverton Parkway 14.8 mi
J26 M5 11.4 mi
J26 M5 11.5 mi
J25 M5 12.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 2
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 Stogumber 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

Bicknoller 47 1.6 mi away ⇄
Crowcombe 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Williton 33 2.7 mi away ⇄
West Quantoxhead 39 2.9 mi away ⇄
Watchet 30 3.9 mi away ⇄
Washford 32 4.0 mi away ⇄
Kilve 30 4.9 mi away ⇄
Wiveliscombe 38 5.9 mi away ⇄
Nether Stowey 42 5.9 mi away ⇄
Blue Anchor 30 6.0 mi away ⇄
Halse 28 6.3 mi away ⇄
Carhampton 31 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stogumber a nice place to live?

Stogumber has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stogumber is 42/100, 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 Stogumber?

Stogumber is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 97 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Stogumber in context

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Postcode districts in Stogumber

TA4 48 ⇄

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