BA8 — TEMPLECOMBE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BA8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BA8 is £351,199, which is 6% below the Somerset average of £373,759.

Properties in BA8 cost 22.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BA8 have fallen 3.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£472,057	90
Semi-detached	£252,013	51
Terraced	£210,228	56
Flat	£156,360	6
All types	£351,199	223

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BA8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BA8 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in BA8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BA8 has 4 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Marchant Holliday School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Horsington Church School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Abbas and Templecombe Church School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

Median Age

64%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

64.0%

Private rent

23.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BA8 are 318.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

318.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

77%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BA8 is collected by Bath Council. The Band D rate is £2,081/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

BA8 — TEMPLECOMBE

Area Summary

BA8 (TEMPLECOMBE) offers above-average property prices (£351,199, 22% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 4 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (318 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BA8?

The average house price in BA8 (TEMPLECOMBE) is £351,199, based on 223 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 22% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.3% over the past year.

Is BA8 a safe area to live?

Crime in BA8 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BA8?

There are 4 schools in or near BA8. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in BA8?

Council tax in BA8 is collected by Bath Council. The Band D rate is £2,081 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in BA8?

The average broadband download speed in BA8 is 318 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 77%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BA8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in BA8 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.