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TA23

WATCHET

Somerset, South West, England

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TA23 is the postcode district for WATCHET, located in Somerset, South West.

Avg price £299,264
1yr change ▲ 2.8%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£299,264

▲ 2.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

4% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

2 schools

Broadband Speed

84 Mbps

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.

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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

£293K £296K £300K £303K £307K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

26,693

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

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84.0 Mbps

Avg Download

15.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

87%

Superfast Coverage

10%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about TA23 WATCHET

What is the average house price in TA23 WATCHET?
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 WATCHET 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 is the population of TA23 WATCHET?
The population of TA23 (WATCHET) is approximately 26,693 (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 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 are schools like in TA23 WATCHET?
There are 2 schools in or near TA23. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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