Curry Rivel & Fivehead
South Somerset 007 · 4 sub-areas · 5,992 residents
South Somerset 007 is a rural pocket of Somerset, home to around 5,992 people and one of the more affordable corners of the South West. A typical two-bedroom property rents for about £880 a month — noticeably below the UK median for a 2-bed — though nearly three-quarters of residents own their homes outright, making this predominantly owner-occupied rather than renting territory.
Curry Rivel & Fivehead is a mid-density neighbourhood of Somerset in the South West region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Curry Rivel & Fivehead?
Greenspace is reachable but isn't on the immediate doorstep — most residents walk a few blocks to reach a park; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £980 a month for a typical home; broadband infrastructure is patchy — worth checking the specific postcode.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Curry Rivel & Fivehead in Somerset
Living in Curry Rivel & Fivehead
This part of South Somerset has the feel of a settled, semi-rural community rather than a commuter suburb. The pace is slower than you'd find in Taunton or Yeovil, and that's largely the point for the people who choose it. Almost three in five residents get to work by car, and just half a percent use public transport — which tells you everything about what daily life here depends on.
On cost, it sits comfortably below what you'd pay in most of southern England. A two-bedroom home runs around £880 a month, and even a three-bedroom comes in at roughly £1,090 — well under the UK median for that size. Median house prices sit at about £359,000, and if you're saving for a deposit, you're looking at around six years on a local salary. That's manageable by South West standards, though not exactly swift.
Who lives here? Mostly older, established households. Nearly three in ten residents are 65 or over — the 50-to-64 bracket adds another 23%, so this is emphatically not a young professional enclave. Owner-occupation runs at 76%, and private renting accounts for only around one in ten households. Families with children are present but not the dominant story; single-person households make up about a quarter of homes.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 14 km away — so realistically you're driving there. There's no metro or tram anywhere near. If you're planning to commute to a major employment centre, budget for a long journey: the best-case hub connection comes in at around three and a half hours by car or public transport. This is a place you move to because you want the Somerset countryside and a quieter life, not because you need fast links to a city. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific parts of the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is South Somerset 007 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. If you want a quiet, rural community with low crime and affordable rents by South West standards, it works well. Around 76% of residents own their homes — a sign of stability and long-term commitment. The trade-off is limited public transport and a long journey to any major city.
- What is the rent in South Somerset 007?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £667 a month, a two-bedroom about £880, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,090. These are estimates scaled from county-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 3% over the past year. Council tax (Band D) adds about £2,560 a year on top.
- Is South Somerset 007 safe?
- Yes, notably so. The area records around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents annually — roughly half the UK national rate. The low crime rate is consistent with the settled, predominantly owner-occupied character of the community and with rural Somerset more broadly.
- What's the commute from South Somerset 007 to the nearest major city?
- It's a significant journey. The nearest major employment hub is around three and a half hours away by car or public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 14 km away, so you'll need a car to reach it. Most residents — 59% — commute by car, and 34% work from home entirely.
- Who lives in South Somerset 007?
- Predominantly older, settled households. Nearly 30% of residents are 65 or over, and more than half the population is over 50. Owner-occupation runs at 76%, and private renting accounts for only about one in ten households. It's a stable, long-established community rather than a high-turnover renting area.
- What schools are near South Somerset 007?
- There are four schools within typical catchment distance. Around 48% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 14.9 km away, so families prioritising that rating would likely need to travel.
- Is South Somerset 007 good for remote workers?
- It suits remote workers in some respects — 34% of residents already work from home, and rents are affordable. The main constraint is broadband: gigabit-speed coverage reaches only about 27% of premises, though no properties fall below the basic universal service minimum. Worth checking your specific address before committing.