Town Pop. 455

Living in Stratton-on-the-Fosse: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stratton-on-the-Fosse scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 52/100 against a town median of 67/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 9 places in the BA3 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Stratton-on-the-Fosse sits 65 points above the BA3 district figure of 34/100. Below 30/100: lifestyle (22), healthcare (23) and transport (25). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BA3 postcode district.

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Stratton-on-the-Fosse scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
76
193.4 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 43 crimes
↑ 184% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 256% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 30% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 184% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fosseway 15 crimes
  2. 2 A367 11 crimes
  3. 3 Green Lane 11 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.6 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
78
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
35
1 school in area · 12 within 4km
1Good
  • St Vigor & St John Church SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
23
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital10.1 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary14.5 mi
St Michael's Hospital14.6 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryMendip Country Practice2.1 mi
GP capacity1,303 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate56.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.6%Unemployed2.1%Retired22.3%Student11.2%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.5%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary27.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)20.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.6%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership56.1%
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
25
Frome 8.2 mi
Oldfield Park 9.9 mi
Bruton 10.1 mi
J3 M32 14.9 mi
J3 M32 15.2 mi
J2 M32 15.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Stratton-on-the-Fosse 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

Chilcompton 40 0.8 mi away ⇄
Holcombe (Mendip) 35 1.1 mi away ⇄
Coleford (Mendip) 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
Midsomer Norton 57 2.2 mi away ⇄
Gurney Slade 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Stoke St Michael 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Oakhill 41 2.5 mi away ⇄
Radstock 51 3.0 mi away ⇄
Farrington Gurney 50 3.4 mi away ⇄
Paulton 54 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hallatrow 51 4.2 mi away ⇄
Mells 43 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stratton-on-the-Fosse a nice place to live?

Stratton-on-the-Fosse has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stratton-on-the-Fosse is 47/100, 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 Stratton-on-the-Fosse?

Stratton-on-the-Fosse is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 76/100. There were 88 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stratton-on-the-Fosse?

Among the top-rated schools in Stratton-on-the-Fosse is St Vigor & St John Church School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Stratton-on-the-Fosse in total.

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Postcode districts in Stratton-on-the-Fosse

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