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Living in Watchet: Liveability Score 30/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Watchet is 30/100, built from 9 categories. Safety falls furthest short: 43/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100. On lifestyle specifically, Watchet sits 11 points above the TA23 district figure of 20/100.

That sits 20 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 (11), schools (19), broadband (21), healthcare (24) and economic health (29). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TA23 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
43
208.7 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 340 crimes
↑ 185% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 112 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 85 crimes
↑ 249% above national average
Public order 71 crimes
↑ 205% above national average
Other theft 38 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
other 101 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 45 crimes
  2. 2 Limpetshell Lane 44 crimes
  3. 3 Fore Street 30 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 3.2 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
81
Green Space 10
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
19
3 schools in area · 4 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • St Peter's Church of England First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Knights Templar Community Church School & NurseryPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
24
A&E departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital14.1 mi
Weston General Hospital17.9 mi
North Devon District Hospital31.4 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryWest Somerset Healthcare1.2 mi
GP capacity1,562 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
21
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
34.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
34.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 121 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
29
Employment rate45.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed45.9%Unemployed2.4%Retired37.4%Student2%Other inactive12.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.5%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary33.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.9%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership62%
Among the most-deprived 28% 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
11
Taunton 14.5 mi
Rhoose Cardiff International Airport 14.5 mi
Barry Island 15.1 mi
J23 M5 15.1 mi
J23 M5 15.2 mi
J26 M5 15.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Adequate 8
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 10
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Adequate 4
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 £210,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£206k £271k £339k £405k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Williton 33 1.2 mi away ⇄
Washford 32 1.8 mi away ⇄
West Quantoxhead 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Blue Anchor 30 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bicknoller 47 3.2 mi away ⇄
Stogumber 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Carhampton 31 4.0 mi away ⇄
Kilve 30 4.8 mi away ⇄
Dunster 32 5.1 mi away ⇄
Crowcombe 48 5.6 mi away ⇄
Minehead 38 6.5 mi away ⇄
Nether Stowey 42 7.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Watchet a nice place to live?

Watchet has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Watchet is 30/100, 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 Watchet?

Watchet has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 43/100. There were 747 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Watchet?

Among the top-rated schools in Watchet is St Peter's Church of England First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Watchet in total.

What are house prices like in Watchet?

The current median house price in Watchet is £210,000, around 26% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 10%.

Watchet in context

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Postcode districts in Watchet

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