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Living in Theale (Sedgemoor): Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Theale (Sedgemoor) comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 82/100 against a national town median of 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is transport: 4/100 versus a median of 21/100.

Theale (Sedgemoor) places 3rd of 4 in the BS28 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 93 points separate safety (96) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its economic health score runs 8 points above the BS28 district's 74/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: BS28 postcode district.

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Theale (Sedgemoor) scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
96
283.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 661% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 883% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 626% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 5 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 159% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wells Road 5 crimes
  2. 2 Snake Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 Keyton Hill 3 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.092 · PM2.5 5.173 · PM10 8.162 µg/m³
80
Green Space 4
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
15

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital11.3 mi
St Michael's Hospital18.4 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary18.4 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust4.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryCheddar Medical Centre4.3 mi
GP capacity1,386 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
70
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate53.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.6%Unemployed1.9%Retired34.3%Student2.9%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.9%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary15.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.5%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership87.8%
Among the least-deprived 27% 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
4
Highbridge and Burnham 8.8 mi
Bridgwater 11.2 mi
Weston Milton 12 mi
J22 M5 7.7 mi
J22 M5 7.9 mi
J23 M5 9.6 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 Theale (Sedgemoor) 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

Henton 33 2.0 mi away ⇄
Wedmore 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
Cocklake 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Westbury-sub-Mendip 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
Meare 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Draycott 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
Easton (Mendip) 36 3.1 mi away ⇄
Blackford (Sedgemoor) 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wookey 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Wookey Hole 37 4.4 mi away ⇄
Coxley (Mendip) 37 4.4 mi away ⇄
Upper Coxley and Coxley Wick 35 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Theale (Sedgemoor) a nice place to live?

Theale (Sedgemoor) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Theale (Sedgemoor) is 40/100, 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 Theale (Sedgemoor)?

Theale (Sedgemoor) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 96/100. There were 36 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Theale (Sedgemoor)

BS28 36 ⇄

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