If you’re looking to buy a home in Somerset, Yeovil offers the most affordable options. In the 12 months leading up to the end of July, properties in the BA21 postcode area sold for an average price of £243,508, making it the cheapest postcode in Somerset with at least 20 sales.
Close behind is the BA20 area in Yeovil itself, where homes averaged £244,749. Bridgwater’s TA6 postcode follows at £247,035, then Crewkerne’s TA18 at £273,267, and Burnham On Sea’s TA8 at £281,000.
On the other end of the spectrum, Wedmore (BS28) holds the top spot for the highest average sale price in Somerset amid postcode areas with at least 50 sales, with homes selling at an average of £605,789. Churchill (BS25) comes next at £475,784, followed by Bruton (BA10) at £468,457, South Petherton (TA13) at £423,620, and North Curry (TA3) at £413,898.
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Here’s a snapshot of average house prices across selected Somerset postcode areas for the past year:
- BA21 (Yeovil): £243,508
- BA20 (Yeovil): £244,749
- TA6 (Bridgwater): £247,035
- TA18 (Crewkerne): £273,267
- TA8 (Burnham On Sea): £281,000
- TA20 (Chard): £288,110
- TA1 (Taunton): £290,005
- BA16 (Street): £290,155
- BA8 (Templecombe): £294,179
- TA9 (Highbridge): £295,381
- TA21 (Wellington): £297,255
- TA23 (Watchet): £300,893
- TA2 (Taunton): £302,030
- TA24 (Minehead): £304,910
- TA12 (Martock): £315,678
- BA9 (Wincanton): £321,086
- BA6 (Glastonbury): £332,479
- TA16 (Merriott): £334,446
- BA22 (Yeovil): £344,809
- TA5 (Cannington): £346,063
- TA19 (Ilminster): £348,371
- TA14 (Stoke-sub-hamdon): £355,225
- BA4 (Shepton Mallet): £356,576
- TA4 (Bicknoller): £360,764
- BS29 (Banwell): £365,295
- TA7 (Puriton): £370,113
- BS27 (Cheddar): £374,337
- TA22 (Dulverton): £375,210
- BA11 (Frome): £375,832
- BA5 (Wells): £377,392
- DT9 (Sherborne): £386,930
- TA10 (Langport): £387,541
- BS26 (Axbridge): £389,942
- BA7 (Castle Cary): £394,205
- TA11 (Somerton): £404,020
- TA3 (North Curry): £413,898
- TA13 (South Petherton): £423,620
- BA10 (Bruton): £468,457
- BS25 (Churchill): £475,784
- TA15 (Montacute): £494,563 (limited sales)
- TA17 (Hinton Saint George): £515,083 (limited sales)
- BS28 (Wedmore): £605,789
Notably, some postcode areas have experienced significant changes in house prices over the last year. For instance, Bruton (BA10) saw a remarkable increase of 30.7%, while Templecombe (BA8) reported a 23.1% decrease. Overall, many areas have seen moderate increases or slight declines, reflecting a varied and dynamic housing market across Somerset.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking to move within the county, understanding these price trends can help you make informed decisions in the Somerset property market.