Discovering the most and least expensive places to buy a home in Somerset can provide valuable insight into the local housing market. The BA20 postcode area, encompassing Yeovil, takes the lead as the most affordable location. With homes selling for an average of £235,421 in the twelve months leading up to February, it stands as the lowest priced area with at least 20 sales.
In close second, the TA6 postcode area in Bridgwater offers homes at an average price of £241,831, followed by BA21 in Yeovil at £244,811. The Crewkerne area (TA18) and Taunton (TA1) also present affordable options, with average home prices at £275,163 and £278,801, respectively.
On the higher end of the spectrum, the BS28 area in Wedmore showcases the highest average sale price in Somerset, with residences selling for £582,420 (at least 50 sales recorded). Following closely behind is the BA10 area in Bruton, where the average home sold for £471,395. Additionally, the Dulverton area (TA22), Churchill (BS25), and North Curry (TA3) offer homes at £445,080, £441,202, and £408,376 on average, respectively.
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For a comprehensive view of the average sale price in every postcode area in the country, an interactive map is available on our website.
While some areas have seen a decline in prices, others have experienced a significant increase. Wincanton (BA9) took the lead in the decrease, with a plummet of 24.9%, followed by Martock (TA12) and South Petherton (TA13) at 14.5%. Notably, Bruton (BA10) saw a substantial surge of 31.8%, signifying a remarkable change in the housing market.