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Living in Stoney Stratton: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Stoney Stratton is 32/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 7/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the BA4 postcode district, Stoney Stratton ranks 4th.

The BA4 district averages 39/100, putting Stoney Stratton 7 points below its own postcode area. On safety specifically, Stoney Stratton sits 20 points above the BA4 district figure of 70/100. That sits 18 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BA4 postcode district.

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Stoney Stratton scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
425.3 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 34 crimes
↑ 487% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 734% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 164% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 518% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 886% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pecking Mill Road 10 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 8 crimes
  3. 3 Paradise Crescent 7 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.141 · PM2.5 5.556 · PM10 9.037 µg/m³
78
Green Space 7
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Evercreech Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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 departmentsYeovil Hospital15.3 mi
Royal United Hospital17 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary21.4 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryBruton Surgery3.3 mi
GP capacity1,424 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
7
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
13.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
13.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
38.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate60.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.3%Unemployed2.1%Retired25.1%Student2.8%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.7%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary24.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.1%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership74.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 E
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Bruton 3.4 mi
Castle Cary 3.8 mi
Frome 9.5 mi
J22 M5 20.5 mi
J22 M5 20.6 mi
J23 M5 21.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
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 Stoney Stratton 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

Evercreech 34 0.6 mi away ⇄
Pecking Mill 0 1.9 mi away ⇄
Batcombe (Mendip) 30 2.1 mi away ⇄
Ditcheat 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bruton 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Shepton Mallet 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
Pilton 26 4.0 mi away ⇄
Castle Cary 38 4.3 mi away ⇄
Stoke St Michael 39 4.8 mi away ⇄
Croscombe 31 5.2 mi away ⇄
Oakhill 41 5.2 mi away ⇄
Galhampton 41 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stoney Stratton a nice place to live?

Stoney Stratton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stoney Stratton is 32/100, 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 Stoney Stratton?

Stoney Stratton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 74 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stoney Stratton?

Among the top-rated schools in Stoney Stratton is Evercreech Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Stoney Stratton in total.

Stoney Stratton in context

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Postcode districts in Stoney Stratton

BA4 39 ⇄

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