Living in South Somerset
South Somerset is a city in South West (England), United Kingdom, home to 167,216 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are city lovers (top 30%, #106 of 363), couples without children (DINKs) (top 31%, #111 of 362), young professionals (top 33%, #121 of 367).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 55 min and sets around 16:07; in late June it sets around 21:29.
How South Somerset ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In South West (England) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 55 | #172 of 378 | #14 of 28 | Map |
| Low-income household | 60 | #203 of 387 | #7 of 28 | Map |
| Low-income family | 55 | #152 of 378 | #11 of 28 | Map |
| Single parent | 57 | #164 of 378 | #13 of 28 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 63 | #154 of 378 | #15 of 28 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 63 | #165 of 378 | #17 of 28 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #172 of 387 | #12 of 28 | Map |
| Single professional | 62 | #125 of 368 | #11 of 26 | Map |
| Young professional | 65 | #121 of 367 | #11 of 26 | Map |
| DINKS | 62 | #111 of 362 | #11 of 25 | Map |
| Remote worker | 61 | #229 of 387 | #8 of 28 | Map |
| Commuter | 72 | #196 of 368 | #15 of 26 | Map |
| Car-free household | 71 | #150 of 361 | #11 of 25 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #335 of 354 | #24 of 24 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 61 | #200 of 378 | #8 of 28 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 50 | #236 of 388 | #8 of 29 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 61 | #106 of 363 | #11 of 25 | Map |
| Expat professional | 53 | #192 of 387 | #15 of 28 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 58 | #152 of 378 | #14 of 28 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 65 | #141 of 388 | #11 of 29 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 34 | #172 of 388 | #21 of 29 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 56 | #134 of 388 | #2 of 29 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 37 | #306 of 388 | #18 of 29 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 60 | #151 of 388 | #12 of 29 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 75 | #142 of 388 | #14 of 29 | Map |
| Coastal living | 62 | #171 of 209 | #18 of 21 | Map |
| Business owner | 38 | #323 of 388 | #20 of 29 | Map |
| Digital native | 50 | #278 of 368 | #18 of 26 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Dorset 29 km
- Mendip 31 km
- Sedgemoor 31 km
- North Somerset 50 km
- Bath and North East Somerset 51 km
- East Devon 52 km
- Mid Devon 56 km
- Bristol, City of 57 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.