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Living in Westbury-sub-Mendip: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Westbury-sub-Mendip is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health falls furthest short: 48/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the BA5 postcode district.

It scores 5 points below the BA5 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BA5 postcode district.

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Westbury-sub-Mendip scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
134.6 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 60 crimes
↑ 155% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Old Ditch 12 crimes
  2. 2 Stoke Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 Hillier'S Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 3.9 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 8.4 µg/m³
80
Green Space 40
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • St Lawrence's CofE Primary 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
3
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital12.2 mi
St Michael's Hospital15.8 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary15.8 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryWells Health Centre Partnership3.6 mi
GP capacity1,313 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
57
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate49.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.5%Unemployed2.9%Retired33.6%Student3.9%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary20.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)13.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.8%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership74.3%
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 D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Highbridge and Burnham 11.1 mi
Yatton 11.7 mi
Weston Milton 12.5 mi
J22 M5 9.8 mi
J22 M5 10 mi
J21 M5 11.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
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 Westbury-sub-Mendip 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

Easton (Mendip) 36 0.9 mi away ⇄
Wookey Hole 37 2.1 mi away ⇄
Henton 33 2.2 mi away ⇄
Draycott 38 2.2 mi away ⇄
Wookey 41 2.3 mi away ⇄
Theale (Sedgemoor) 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Wells 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Upper Coxley and Coxley Wick 35 3.6 mi away ⇄
Cocklake 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Coxley (Mendip) 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Cheddar 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Wedmore 40 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Westbury-sub-Mendip a nice place to live?

Westbury-sub-Mendip has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Westbury-sub-Mendip is 36/100, 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 Westbury-sub-Mendip?

Westbury-sub-Mendip is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 95 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Westbury-sub-Mendip?

Among the top-rated schools in Westbury-sub-Mendip is St Lawrence's CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Westbury-sub-Mendip in total.

Westbury-sub-Mendip in context

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Postcode districts in Westbury-sub-Mendip

BA5 41 ⇄

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