Town Pop. 1,269

Living in Wedmore: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wedmore is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 77/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is transport: 4/100 versus a median of 21/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the BS28 postcode district, Wedmore ranks 3rd. Its broadband score runs 36 points above the BS28 district's 41/100. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BS28 postcode district.

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Wedmore scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
82 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 41 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Long Hill 10 crimes
  2. 2 Quab Lane Close 9 crimes
  3. 3 Cheddar Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 8.2 µg/m³
79
Green Space 5
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Wedmore First School AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital9.3 mi
St Michael's Hospital18.2 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary18.2 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust3.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryCheddar Medical Centre3.8 mi
GP capacity1,654 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
77
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 70 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate54%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54%Unemployed1.8%Retired34.3%Student3.1%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.8%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary15.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.2%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership83.3%
Among the least-deprived 29% 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 6.9 mi
Weston Milton 10.2 mi
Bridgwater 10.3 mi
J22 M5 5.8 mi
J22 M5 5.9 mi
J23 M5 8.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
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 £549,000 20
Detached £553,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£500k £553k £608k £660k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Cocklake 41 1.2 mi away ⇄
Blackford (Sedgemoor) 41 1.3 mi away ⇄
Theale (Sedgemoor) 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
Draycott 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Weare 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Mark 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
Cheddar 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Meare 36 4.0 mi away ⇄
Henton 33 4.0 mi away ⇄
Lower Weare 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Westbury-sub-Mendip 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Axbridge 49 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wedmore a nice place to live?

Wedmore has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wedmore 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 Wedmore?

Wedmore is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 104 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wedmore?

Among the top-rated schools in Wedmore is Wedmore First School Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Wedmore in total.

What are house prices like in Wedmore?

The current median house price in Wedmore is £549,000, around 93% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £553,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 6%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Wedmore in context

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Postcode districts in Wedmore

BS28 36 ⇄

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