Town Pop. 1,732

Living in Westonzoyland: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Westonzoyland scores 33/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Westonzoyland places 9th of 14 in the TA7 postcode district.

That is 17 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. Transport (3), healthcare (4), lifestyle (7) and schools (22) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TA7 postcode district.

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Westonzoyland scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
124.7 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 131 crimes
↑ 127% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Public order 17 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Higher Road 30 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 14 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 13 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 8.8 µg/m³
79
Green Space 4
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Westonzoyland Community Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
4
A&E departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital10.2 mi
Weston General Hospital14.5 mi
Yeovil Hospital15.7 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryRedgate Medical Centre3.4 mi
GP capacity1,578 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
5.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
23.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 54 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate56.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.8%Unemployed2.3%Retired30.5%Student2.7%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.7%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary25.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)19.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.5%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership83%
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
3
Bridgwater 3.3 mi
Highbridge and Burnham 7.9 mi
Taunton 9.9 mi
J24 M5 3.1 mi
J24 M5 3.4 mi
J23 M5 4.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
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 £272,475 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£216k £244k £273k £301k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Middlezoy 35 1.6 mi away ⇄
Moorland 0 1.9 mi away ⇄
Chedzoy 36 2.1 mi away ⇄
Othery 36 2.5 mi away ⇄
Bawdrip 32 3.3 mi away ⇄
Chilton Polden 34 3.4 mi away ⇄
Cossington (Sedgemoor) 29 3.5 mi away ⇄
Compass 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bridgwater 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
Catcott and Edington 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Woolavington 32 4.1 mi away ⇄
North Petherton 35 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Westonzoyland a nice place to live?

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

Westonzoyland is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 216 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Westonzoyland?

Among the top-rated schools in Westonzoyland is Westonzoyland Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Westonzoyland in total.

What are house prices like in Westonzoyland?

The current median house price in Westonzoyland is £272,475, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%.

Westonzoyland in context

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Postcode districts in Westonzoyland

TA7 35 ⇄

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