Yeovil’s BA20 postcode area tops the list as the most affordable place to purchase a home in Somerset. Over the past year, homes in this region sold for an average price of £235,421, making it the cheapest among Somerset postcode areas with at least 20 sales.
Following closely is Bridgwater’s TA6 postcode, where the average home price is £241,831. Other affordable areas include Yeovil’s BA21 (£244,811), Crewkerne’s TA18 (£275,163), and Taunton’s TA1 (£278,801).
At the other end of the spectrum, Wedmore’s BS28 postcode stands out as the priciest area with a substantial market, boasting an average sale price of £582,420 for homes sold in the last year. Bruton comes next with BA10 at £471,395. Other costly postcodes include Dulverton (TA22, £445,080), Churchill (BS25, £441,202), and North Curry (TA3, £408,376).
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Here is a snapshot of Somerset home prices by postcode for the year ending May:
- BA20 (Yeovil): £235,421
- TA6 (Bridgwater): £241,831
- BA21 (Yeovil): £244,811
- TA18 (Crewkerne): £275,163
- TA1 (Taunton): £278,801
- TA8 (Burnham On Sea): £283,648
- TA23 (Watchet): £285,502
- TA20 (Chard): £289,327
- TA9 (Highbridge): £292,620
- TA12 (Martock): £293,576
Further up the price scale, other notable areas include BA16 (Street) at £294,128 and TA21 (Wellington) at £300,384, with prices increasing up to BS28 (Wedmore) at £582,420.
The data also reveals year-on-year price changes in various postcode areas across Somerset, with some regions like Bruton (BA10) seeing a significant increase of 31.8%, while others, such as Wincanton (BA9), experienced a notable price decrease of 24.9%.
This wide range of prices across Somerset highlights the diversity of the county’s housing market, offering options for various budgets whether you are seeking affordability or premium locations.