TA9 — HIGHBRIDGE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in TA9

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in TA9 is £310,699, which is 17% below the Somerset average of £373,759.

Properties in TA9 cost 8.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in TA9 have fallen 4.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£427,970	182
Semi-detached	£274,530	207
Terraced	£227,704	141
Flat	£107,877	71
All types	£310,699	658

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in TA9

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

With 21.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, TA9 has a crime rate well 74% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in TA9

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

TA9 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Sedgemoor Manor School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Churchfield Church School	Primary	Good	mi
East Brent Church of England First School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi
The King Alfred School an Academy	Secondary	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 TA9 are 281.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

281.0 Mbps

Avg Download

51.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

89%

Superfast Coverage

69%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in TA9 is collected by Taunton Council. The Band D rate is £2,387/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

TA9 — HIGHBRIDGE

Area Summary

TA9 (HIGHBRIDGE) offers property prices near the national average (£310,699), low crime (74% below national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (281 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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▼ 2.9% YoY

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▲ 14.7% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in TA9?

The average house price in TA9 (HIGHBRIDGE) is £310,699, based on 658 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 8% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 4.2% over the past year.

Is TA9 a safe area to live?

Crime in TA9 is significantly below the national average (21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (8.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in TA9?

There are 8 schools in or near TA9. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in TA9?

Council tax in TA9 is collected by Taunton Council. The Band D rate is £2,387 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in TA9?

The average broadband download speed in TA9 is 281 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 89% of premises, ultrafast to 69%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in TA9 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in TA9 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 26,693.