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Castle Cary

City in Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom

Overview

Castle Cary is a picturesque market town set in the rolling Somerset countryside, known for its historic architecture, traditional shops, and close-knit community. With a peaceful rural atmosphere and good rail connections, it's an ideal base for exploring nearby attractions such as Glastonbury and Wells. Its welcoming vibe makes it popular among families and visitors seeking an authentic small-town English experience.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Population
2,411
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.09°, -2.51°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
92
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,171
Local Cost
$1,472
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
16.2°C
Winter Avg
5.0°C
Record High
33.0°C
Record Low
-7.9°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
850 mm
Internet Speed
101 Mbps
Upload
65 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
3
Parks
1
Transport
32
Walk Score
32
Footways
64.0
Airport
YEO
Distance
13 km

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Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 27 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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