Town Pop. 10,587

Living in Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton): Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) is 52/100, built from 9 categories. Lifestyle is where Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) most outperforms the national norm: 90/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 54/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

No other settlement in the TA21 postcode district scores higher. Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) leads all 5. The TA21 district averages 47/100, putting Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) 5 points above its own postcode area. On lifestyle specifically, Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) sits 9 points above the TA21 district figure of 81/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TA21 postcode district.

52
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Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
54
80.8 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 403 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 158 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 119 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 57 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Shoplifting 37 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
other 81 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cornhill 90 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 75 crimes
  3. 3 Fore Street 59 crimes

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

Environment
83
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
77
Green Space 95
Parks Ample 23
Sports Pitches Ample 9
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 28

Services

Schools
51
6 schools in area · 9 within 4km
6Good
  • Beech Grove Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Court Fields SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Rockwell Green Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St John's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Wellesley Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    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 Hospital4.4 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)21 mi
Yeovil Hospital25.3 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,458 patients per GP
5dentists3pharmacies

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
69
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 317 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.2%Unemployed2.3%Retired29.6%Student3.1%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.9%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary30.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)30%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership67.6%
Among the least-deprived 37% 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
18
Taunton 6.3 mi
Tiverton Parkway 7.2 mi
Honiton 12.7 mi
J26 M5 1.4 mi
J26 M5 1.9 mi
J27 M5 6.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
90
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 13
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 9
Retail Shopping Ample 63
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £260,000 131
Detached £392,500 25
Semi-detached £265,500 46
Terraced £230,000 43
Flat / Maisonette £140,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£121k £224k £330k £433k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Rockwell Green 45 1.0 mi away ⇄
Chelston 47 1.0 mi away ⇄
Langford Budville 36 2.2 mi away ⇄
Bradford-on-Tone 37 2.5 mi away ⇄
Milverton 33 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hillcommon 36 3.4 mi away ⇄
Cotford St Luke 54 4.5 mi away ⇄
Hemyock 45 4.5 mi away ⇄
Halse 28 4.5 mi away ⇄
Blagdon Hill 32 4.7 mi away ⇄
Trull 61 4.8 mi away ⇄
Culmstock 36 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) a nice place to live?

Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton)?

Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 54/100. There were 855 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton)?

Among the top-rated schools in Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) are Beech Grove Primary School, Court Fields School and Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) in total.

What are house prices like in Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton)?

The current median house price in Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) is £260,000, around 9% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £392,500, semi-detached £265,500, terraced £230,000, flat £140,000. There were 131 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) in context

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Postcode districts in Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton)

TA21 47 ⇄

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