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BA8

TEMPLECOMBE

Somerset, South West, England

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BA8 is the postcode district for TEMPLECOMBE, located in Somerset, South West.

Avg price £351,199
1yr change ▼ 3.3%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£351,199

▼ 3.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

22% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

4 schools

Broadband Speed

318 Mbps

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.

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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

£338K £344K £351K £358K £364K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

67

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.

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318.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

77%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about BA8 TEMPLECOMBE

What is the average house price in BA8 TEMPLECOMBE?
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 TEMPLECOMBE 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 is the population of BA8 TEMPLECOMBE?
The population of BA8 (TEMPLECOMBE) is approximately 39,945 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 64% of homes are owner-occupied, 23% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in BA8 TEMPLECOMBE?
There are 4 schools in or near BA8. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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