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Living in Tintinhull: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tintinhull scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 26/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 12th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the BA22 postcode district.

It scores 7 points below the BA22 postcode district as a whole, which averages 42/100. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (81) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BA22 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
231.2 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 57 crimes
↑ 214% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 105% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 315% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 182% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Montacute Road 15 crimes
  2. 2 Forts Orchard 15 crimes
  3. 3 Lower Hyde Road 12 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 4.528 · PM2.5 5.502 · PM10 9.817 µg/m³
78
Green Space 25
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • St Margaret's School, TintinhullPrimary · inspected 2023
    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 departmentsYeovil Hospital3.8 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital17.6 mi
Weston General Hospital25.9 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryMartock Surgery2.4 mi
GP capacity4,795 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
26
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
69.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
69.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate52.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.9%Unemployed1.9%Retired32.9%Student2.9%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.9%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary25.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.3%Apprenticeship8.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership68.5%
Among the most-deprived 39% 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
5
Yeovil Pen Mill 4.9 mi
Yeovil Junction 5.7 mi
Thornford 7.4 mi
J24 M5 15 mi
J24 M5 15 mi
J25 M5 15.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Tintinhull 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

Ash (South Somerset) 39 1.5 mi away ⇄
Chilthorne Domer 49 1.7 mi away ⇄
Montacute 34 1.7 mi away ⇄
Stoke sub Hamdon 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
Martock 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
Ilchester 36 2.7 mi away ⇄
Odcombe 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Norton sub Hamdon 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Long Load 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Yeovil 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Yeovilton 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
East Chinnock 34 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tintinhull a nice place to live?

Tintinhull has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tintinhull is 35/100, 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 Tintinhull?

Tintinhull is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 126 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tintinhull?

Among the top-rated schools in Tintinhull is St Margaret's School, Tintinhull, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Tintinhull in total.

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Postcode districts in Tintinhull

BA22 42 ⇄

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