Town Pop. 215

Living in West Pennard: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for West Pennard is 33/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 20/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 5 scored places sharing the BA6 postcode district, West Pennard ranks 3rd.

On safety specifically, West Pennard sits 53 points above the BA6 district figure of 40/100. That sits 17 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: BA6 postcode district.

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West Pennard scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
395.3 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 43 crimes
↑ 501% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 576% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 114% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 697% above national average
Drugs 5 crimes
↑ 606% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Butleigh Road 8 crimes
  2. 2 St Dunstan'S Park 7 crimes
  3. 3 Apple Meadow 6 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.058 · PM2.5 5.322 · PM10 8.625 µg/m³
79
Green Space 5
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • West Pennard Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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
3
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital13.3 mi
Weston General Hospital18.5 mi
Royal United Hospital20.1 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryGlastonbury Health Centre2.9 mi
GP capacity1,970 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
20
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
47.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
47.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate55.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.5%Unemployed0.9%Retired30.9%Student3.9%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.1%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary19.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.7%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership79.3%
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 E
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Castle Cary 6.1 mi
Bruton 8.9 mi
Yeovil Pen Mill 13.8 mi
J22 M5 14.6 mi
J22 M5 14.6 mi
J23 M5 14.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in West Pennard 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

Edgarley 0 1.9 mi away ⇄
Baltonsborough 32 2.2 mi away ⇄
Glastonbury 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Pilton 26 3.1 mi away ⇄
Coxley (Mendip) 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Butleigh 32 3.5 mi away ⇄
Upper Coxley and Coxley Wick 35 3.6 mi away ⇄
Barton St David 35 4.0 mi away ⇄
Street 53 4.3 mi away ⇄
Croscombe 31 4.5 mi away ⇄
Wells 43 4.7 mi away ⇄
Keinton Mandeville 41 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Pennard a nice place to live?

West Pennard has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for West Pennard is 33/100, 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 West Pennard?

West Pennard is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 85 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

West Pennard in context

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Postcode districts in West Pennard

BA6 34 ⇄

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