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Living in Walton (Mendip): Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Walton (Mendip) scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Walton (Mendip) places 2nd of 3 in the BA16 postcode district. Its schools score runs 12 points below the BA16 district's 47/100.

Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (13) and transport (18) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Walton (Mendip) in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: BA16 postcode district.

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Walton (Mendip) scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
75 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 29 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Drugs 4 crimes
↑ 67% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Asney Road 11 crimes
  2. 2 South Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Quarry Batch 6 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.675 · PM2.5 5.415 · PM10 8.8 µg/m³
79
Green Space 8
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
35
3 schools in area · 8 within 4km
3Good
  • Avalon SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Brookside Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
13
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital13.4 mi
Weston General Hospital16 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital16.6 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryL85029 - Vine Surgery Partnership1.5 mi
GP capacity1,740 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
57
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate55.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired30%Student4.6%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.3%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary28.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.9%Apprenticeship8.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership80.4%
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
18
Bridgwater 9.6 mi
Castle Cary 10.9 mi
Highbridge and Burnham 10.9 mi
J23 M5 9.6 mi
J24 M5 9.7 mi
J23 M5 9.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £296,250 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£299k £309k £320k £330k 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Street 53 1.3 mi away ⇄
Ashcott 31 1.8 mi away ⇄
Compton Dundon 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Glastonbury 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Shapwick 31 3.0 mi away ⇄
Meare 36 3.3 mi away ⇄
Edgarley 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
High Ham 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Butleigh 32 4.1 mi away ⇄
Catcott and Edington 37 4.7 mi away ⇄
Somerton 36 5.0 mi away ⇄
Pitney 25 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Walton (Mendip) a nice place to live?

Walton (Mendip) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Walton (Mendip) is 45/100, 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 Walton (Mendip)?

Walton (Mendip) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 55 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Walton (Mendip)?

Among the top-rated schools in Walton (Mendip) are Avalon School, Brookside Community Primary School and Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Walton (Mendip) in total.

What are house prices like in Walton (Mendip)?

The current median house price in Walton (Mendip) is £296,250, in line with the England and Wales average.

Walton (Mendip) in context

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Postcode districts in Walton (Mendip)

BA16 44 ⇄

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