Town Pop. 1,952

Living in Tatworth: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tatworth scores 34/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the TA20 postcode district, Tatworth ranks 5th.

Its safety score runs 30 points above the TA20 district's 61/100. That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TA20 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
58.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 65 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Public order 7 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Old Orchard 38 crimes
  2. 2 Crossways 8 crimes
  3. 3 Watermead 8 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.085 · PM2.5 5.305 · PM10 8.526 µg/m³
79
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Tatworth Primary 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
8
A&E departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital13.3 mi
Yeovil Hospital14.9 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)25.5 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 surgeryAriel Healthcare2 mi
GP capacity1,874 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
83.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 80 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate51.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.6%Unemployed2.4%Retired35.7%Student2.7%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.1%Skilled & technical39.7%Routine & elementary28.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.3%Apprenticeship8%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership82.2%
Among the least-deprived 38% 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
3
Axminster 5.1 mi
Crewkerne 7.7 mi
Honiton 11 mi
J25 M5 12.9 mi
J25 M5 13.2 mi
J26 M5 13.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £320,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£225k £274k £325k £374k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Tytherleigh 35 1.6 mi away ⇄
Chardstock 36 1.6 mi away ⇄
Chard 37 2.2 mi away ⇄
Winsham 32 2.6 mi away ⇄
Wadeford 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Membury 27 3.7 mi away ⇄
Combe St Nicholas 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Axminster 41 4.7 mi away ⇄
Raymond's Hill 41 5.6 mi away ⇄
Ilminster 47 5.9 mi away ⇄
Kilmington 39 6.0 mi away ⇄
Horton and Broadway 43 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tatworth a nice place to live?

Tatworth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tatworth is 34/100, 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 Tatworth?

Tatworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 114 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tatworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Tatworth is Tatworth Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Tatworth in total.

What are house prices like in Tatworth?

The current median house price in Tatworth is £320,000, around 12% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 22%.

Tatworth in context

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Postcode districts in Tatworth

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