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Living in Wootton Courtenay: Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wootton Courtenay scores 31/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is environment: 84/100 against a national town median of 64/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 8/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the TA24 postcode district. The TA24 district averages 38/100, putting Wootton Courtenay 7 points below its own postcode area. That is 19 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: TA24 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
1,133.3 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 63 crimes
↑ 1702% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 1216% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 1897% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 1218% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 600% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Elscombe Lane 12 crimes
  2. 2 Meadow Close 11 crimes
  3. 3 Vicarage Court 9 crimes

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

Environment
84
Air Quality NO₂ 2.375 · PM2.5 4.388 · PM10 7.165 µg/m³
84
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
17

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital20.3 mi
North Devon District Hospital23.5 mi
Weston General Hospital25.2 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryMinehead Medical Centre2.5 mi
GP capacity21,081 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
8
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
74.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate48.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.9%Unemployed1.5%Retired38.9%Student1.7%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.5%Skilled & technical43.9%Routine & elementary22.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.5%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership69.1%
Among the most-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
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 E
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Llantwit Major 16 mi
Rhoose Cardiff International Airport 16.1 mi
Barry 18.1 mi
J27 M5 19.3 mi
J27 M5 19.6 mi
J26 M5 20.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Wootton Courtenay 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

Minehead 38 2.5 mi away ⇄
Dunster 32 3.2 mi away ⇄
Porlock 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
Carhampton 31 4.3 mi away ⇄
Blue Anchor 30 5.2 mi away ⇄
Exford 35 6.1 mi away ⇄
Washford 32 6.9 mi away ⇄
Watchet 30 8.2 mi away ⇄
Williton 33 8.9 mi away ⇄
Dulverton 35 9.8 mi away ⇄
West Quantoxhead 39 11 mi away ⇄
Stogumber 42 11 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wootton Courtenay a nice place to live?

Wootton Courtenay has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wootton Courtenay is 31/100, 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 Wootton Courtenay?

Wootton Courtenay has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 119 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Wootton Courtenay in context

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Postcode districts in Wootton Courtenay

TA24 38 ⇄

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