Town Pop. 2,260

Living in Woolavington: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Woolavington is 32/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health falls furthest short: 32/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100. That makes it the 10th highest-scoring of the 14 places in the TA7 postcode district.

Its schools score runs 10 points above the TA7 district's 17/100. That is 18 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (4), transport (7), lifestyle (9) and schools (27) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TA7 postcode district.

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Woolavington scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
69
68.1 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 69 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Public order 16 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 16 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Polden Walk 40 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 23 crimes
  3. 3 Woolavington Hill 15 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 9 µg/m³
78
Green Space 7
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Woolavington Village Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    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 departmentsWeston General Hospital10.4 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital13 mi
Yeovil Hospital19.8 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryEdington Surgery2.8 mi
GP capacity1,403 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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
73%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
76.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 67 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
32
Employment rate48.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.6%Unemployed2.4%Retired34.1%Student2.5%Other inactive12.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.8%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary34%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.9%Apprenticeship7.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership71.2%
Among the most-deprived 24% of areas in England
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
7
Bridgwater 3.6 mi
Highbridge and Burnham 3.8 mi
Taunton 12.3 mi
J23 M5 1.9 mi
J23 M5 2 mi
J22 M5 4.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £281,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£234k £274k £316k £357k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Cossington (Sedgemoor) 29 0.9 mi away ⇄
Bawdrip 32 1.1 mi away ⇄
Puriton 36 1.6 mi away ⇄
Chilton Polden 34 2.1 mi away ⇄
Dunball 35 2.3 mi away ⇄
Chedzoy 36 2.4 mi away ⇄
East Huntspill 37 2.5 mi away ⇄
Catcott and Edington 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Pawlett 33 3.1 mi away ⇄
Huntspill 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bridgwater 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Mark Causeway 36 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Woolavington a nice place to live?

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

Woolavington has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 69/100. There were 154 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Woolavington?

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

What are house prices like in Woolavington?

The current median house price in Woolavington is £281,000, in line with the England and Wales average.

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Postcode districts in Woolavington

TA7 35 ⇄

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