Town Pop. 1,519

Living in Stoke sub Hamdon: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Stoke sub Hamdon is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Stoke sub Hamdon most outperforms the national norm: 96/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Transport falls furthest short: 5/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate broadband (96) from transport (5), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 7 points above the TA14 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. Its broadband score runs 55 points above the TA14 district's 41/100. For the surrounding area, see TA14 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
96.8 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 67 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 31 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Other crime 7 crimes
↑ 130% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 24 crimes
  2. 2 West Street 18 crimes
  3. 3 Matt'S Lane 14 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
77
Green Space 40
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
28
2 schools in area · 9 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • Castle Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Norton Sub Hamdon Church SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
41
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital4.9 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital16.2 mi
Weston General Hospital26.7 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity4,795 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 39 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate54%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54%Unemployed2.6%Retired31.5%Student3.2%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.4%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary26.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.9%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership69.6%
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
5
Crewkerne 5.7 mi
Yeovil Pen Mill 6.1 mi
Yeovil Junction 6.4 mi
J25 M5 14.2 mi
J25 M5 14.3 mi
J24 M5 14.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 £300,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£234k £308k £385k £459k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Norton sub Hamdon 39 1.0 mi away ⇄
Martock 48 1.4 mi away ⇄
Montacute 34 1.5 mi away ⇄
Ash (South Somerset) 39 2.0 mi away ⇄
Tintinhull 35 2.1 mi away ⇄
West Chinnock 33 2.4 mi away ⇄
Odcombe 37 2.5 mi away ⇄
South Petherton 39 2.5 mi away ⇄
Over Stratton 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
East Chinnock 34 3.0 mi away ⇄
Kingsbury Episcopi 34 3.3 mi away ⇄
Chilthorne Domer 49 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stoke sub Hamdon a nice place to live?

Stoke sub Hamdon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stoke sub Hamdon is 48/100, 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 Stoke sub Hamdon?

Stoke sub Hamdon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 147 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stoke sub Hamdon?

Among the top-rated schools in Stoke sub Hamdon is Castle Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Stoke sub Hamdon in total.

What are house prices like in Stoke sub Hamdon?

The current median house price in Stoke sub Hamdon is £300,000, around 5% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 15%.

Stoke sub Hamdon in context

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Postcode districts in Stoke sub Hamdon

TA14 41 ⇄

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