Town Pop. 6,446

Living in Wincanton: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wincanton comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 57/100 against a town median of 88/100. That is the highest score of the 4 places in the BA8 postcode district.

Its healthcare score runs 15 points above the BA8 district's 10/100. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Transport (3), schools (14), healthcare (25) and lifestyle (25) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see BA8 postcode district.

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Wincanton scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
57
130 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 336 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 99 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 86 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Other theft 81 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Public order 80 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
other 156 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Crocker Way 66 crimes
  2. 2 Merlin Grove 63 crimes
  3. 3 Firehouse Mews 50 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 4.9 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
77
Green Space 22
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
14
3 schools in area
1Good2Ungraded
  • Wincanton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • King Arthur's SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic PrimaryPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
25
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital11.6 mi
Royal United Hospital22.7 mi
Salisbury District Hospital26.1 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 capacity2,096 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

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
55
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 200 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate57.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.8%Unemployed2.1%Retired28%Student2.8%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.6%Skilled & technical38%Routine & elementary27.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.3%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership67.2%
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 C
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Templecombe 3.7 mi
Bruton 4.2 mi
Castle Cary 5.7 mi
J24 M5 25.4 mi
J24 M5 25.7 mi
J23 M5 25.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Adequate 9
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £266,500 52
Detached £336,250 16
Semi-detached £268,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£103k £224k £348k £469k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Buckhorn Weston 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Templecombe 34 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bourton (Dorset) 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bruton 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Charlton Horethorne 40 4.4 mi away ⇄
Zeals 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Kington Magna 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Galhampton 41 4.8 mi away ⇄
North Cadbury 34 4.8 mi away ⇄
Castle Cary 38 5.3 mi away ⇄
Milton on Stour 43 5.4 mi away ⇄
Henstridge 33 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wincanton a nice place to live?

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

Wincanton has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 57/100. There were 838 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wincanton?

Among the top-rated schools in Wincanton is Wincanton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Wincanton in total.

What are house prices like in Wincanton?

The current median house price in Wincanton is £266,500, around 6% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £336,250, semi-detached £268,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 18%. There were 52 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Wincanton in context

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Postcode districts in Wincanton

BA8 35 ⇄
BA9 35 ⇄

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