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Living in Winsham: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Winsham is 32/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. That places it last of the 6 scored places in the TA20 postcode district.

Its safety score runs 32 points above the TA20 district's 61/100. That is 18 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: TA20 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
208.5 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 32 crimes
↑ 171% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 946% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 310% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 107% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Goldenhaye Lane 6 crimes
  2. 2 Davies Close 6 crimes
  3. 3 Staker'S Cross Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 3.8 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 8.6 µg/m³
80
Green Space 28
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Winsham 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 departmentsYeovil Hospital12.6 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital14.7 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)28.4 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 surgeryAriel Healthcare3.6 mi
GP capacity1,684 patients per GP
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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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
7.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
7.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate50.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.3%Unemployed1.6%Retired37%Student2.8%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.4%Skilled & technical38.7%Routine & elementary20.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.8%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership76.3%
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
3
Crewkerne 5 mi
Axminster 7.2 mi
Yeovil Junction 13.1 mi
J25 M5 13.5 mi
J25 M5 13.8 mi
J26 M5 15.4 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 Winsham 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

Tatworth 34 2.6 mi away ⇄
Chard 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
Tytherleigh 35 4.0 mi away ⇄
Chardstock 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Broadwindsor 37 4.5 mi away ⇄
Crewkerne 36 4.7 mi away ⇄
Wadeford 41 4.7 mi away ⇄
Hinton St George 37 4.8 mi away ⇄
Mosterton 44 5.1 mi away ⇄
Misterton (South Somerset) 38 5.2 mi away ⇄
Ilminster 47 5.2 mi away ⇄
Combe St Nicholas 35 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Winsham a nice place to live?

Winsham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Winsham is 32/100, 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 Winsham?

Winsham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 74 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Winsham?

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

Winsham in context

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Postcode districts in Winsham

TA20 34 ⇄

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