Town Pop. 2,281

Living in Wiveliscombe: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wiveliscombe comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 13 places in the TA4 postcode district.

It scores 10 points below the TA4 postcode district as a whole, which averages 48/100. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Wider context for the surrounding area: TA4 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
71 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 83 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 16 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 15 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↓ 10% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Plain Pond 20 crimes
  2. 2 Wyndham'S 12 crimes
  3. 3 Greenway Lane 8 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 3.7 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 9 µg/m³
80
Green Space 14
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
11
2 schools in area
1Good1Ungraded
  • Wiveliscombe Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Kingsmead AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

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

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital8 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)23.6 mi
Weston General Hospital23.8 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust0 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 capacity1,504 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 84 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate56.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.4%Unemployed1.3%Retired30.6%Student3.1%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38%Skilled & technical40.6%Routine & elementary21.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)37%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership71.4%
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
Tiverton Parkway 8.9 mi
Taunton 9.2 mi
Bridgwater 15.2 mi
J26 M5 6.9 mi
J26 M5 7.2 mi
J27 M5 8.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 11
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £301,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£248k £297k £347k £396k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Milverton 33 2.8 mi away ⇄
Langford Budville 36 3.5 mi away ⇄
Halse 28 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hillcommon 36 4.5 mi away ⇄
Cotford St Luke 54 5.3 mi away ⇄
Bishops Lydeard 49 5.5 mi away ⇄
Rockwell Green 45 5.6 mi away ⇄
Wellington (Somerset West and Taunton) 52 5.6 mi away ⇄
Holcombe Rogus 34 5.8 mi away ⇄
Stogumber 42 5.9 mi away ⇄
Chelston 47 6.1 mi away ⇄
Bradford-on-Tone 37 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wiveliscombe a nice place to live?

Wiveliscombe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wiveliscombe is 38/100, 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 Wiveliscombe?

Wiveliscombe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 162 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wiveliscombe?

Among the top-rated schools in Wiveliscombe is Wiveliscombe Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Wiveliscombe in total.

What are house prices like in Wiveliscombe?

The current median house price in Wiveliscombe is £301,000, around 6% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%.

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Postcode districts in Wiveliscombe

TA4 48 ⇄

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