TA23 — WATCHET | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in TA23

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in TA23 is £299,264, which is 20% below the Somerset average of £373,759.

Property values in TA23 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in TA23 have risen 2.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£424,929	86
Semi-detached	£252,794	83
Terraced	£229,252	75
Flat	£152,429	17
All types	£299,264	278

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in TA23

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, TA23 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in TA23

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

TA23 has 2 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Old Cleeve Church of England First School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

26,693

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 TA23 are 84.0 Mbps, with 83% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 38% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

84.0 Mbps

Avg Download

15.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

87%

Superfast Coverage

10%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in TA23 is collected by Taunton Council. The Band D rate is £1,640/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

TA23 — WATCHET

Area Summary

TA23 (WATCHET) offers property prices near the national average (£299,264), low crime (94% below national average), 2 nearby schools, and good broadband connectivity (84 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in TA23?

The average house price in TA23 (WATCHET) is £299,264, based on 278 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 4% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.8% over the past year.

Is TA23 a safe area to live?

Crime in TA23 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 (0.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in TA23?

There are 2 schools in or near TA23. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in TA23?

Council tax in TA23 is collected by Taunton Council. The Band D rate is £1,640 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in TA23?

The average broadband download speed in TA23 is 84 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 87% of premises, ultrafast to 10%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in TA23 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in TA23 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 26,693.