Town Pop. 518

Living in Washford: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Washford is 32/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100. On healthcare specifically, Washford sits 23 points above the TA23 district figure of 9/100.

That sits 18 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: transport (13), schools (22), lifestyle (26) and bills (28). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TA23 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
49
453.7 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 102 crimes
↑ 491% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 41 crimes
↑ 421% above national average
Public order 26 crimes
↑ 672% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↑ 496% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 335% above national average
other 31 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fore Street 30 crimes
  2. 2 St Peters Close 29 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 18 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 3.23 · PM2.5 4.738 · PM10 8.775 µg/m³
81
Green Space 21
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Old Cleeve Church of England First 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
32
A&E departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital14.5 mi
Weston General Hospital20 mi
North Devon District Hospital30 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryWest Somerset Healthcare1.9 mi
GP capacity1,562 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%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
39
Employment rate43.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed43.7%Unemployed1.8%Retired42.4%Student2.3%Other inactive9.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.5%Skilled & technical39.3%Routine & elementary28.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.9%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership66.6%
Among the most-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
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 E
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Taunton 14.8 mi
Rhoose Cardiff International Airport 15.6 mi
Bridgwater 16.3 mi
J26 M5 14.9 mi
J26 M5 15.1 mi
J25 M5 16.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Washford 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

Watchet 30 1.8 mi away ⇄
Williton 33 2.0 mi away ⇄
Blue Anchor 30 2.1 mi away ⇄
Carhampton 31 2.6 mi away ⇄
West Quantoxhead 39 3.8 mi away ⇄
Dunster 32 3.9 mi away ⇄
Stogumber 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bicknoller 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Minehead 38 5.6 mi away ⇄
Crowcombe 48 6.2 mi away ⇄
Kilve 30 6.4 mi away ⇄
Wootton Courtenay 31 6.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Washford a nice place to live?

Washford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Washford is 32/100, 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 Washford?

Washford has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 49/100. There were 235 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Washford?

Among the top-rated schools in Washford is Old Cleeve Church of England First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Washford in total.

Washford in context

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Postcode districts in Washford

TA23 30 ⇄

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