Living in BA20, Somerset
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BA20 in Somerset. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Somerset: £281,571, up 4.5% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around BA20
80 recorded home sales on the streets around central BA20 in the last 2 years, with a median of £210,000 and a range from £71,000 to £429,500. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 SEATON ROAD, BA20 2AN | semi-detached | £180,000 | 2026-06-17 |
| 18 ORCHARD STREET, BA20 1BB | semi-detached | £180,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 127 HUISH, BA20 1BG | semi-detached | £320,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 14 SEATON ROAD, BA20 2AW | terraced | £170,000 | 2026-04-28 |
| 19 EVERTON ROAD, BA20 1UF | terraced | £169,500 | 2026-04-27 |
| 13 GROVE AVENUE, BA20 2BB | detached | £429,500 | 2026-04-21 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
22 schools within 3 miles , of which 82% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huish Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.4 mi |
| Preston CofE Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| Oaklands Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Preston School Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Reckleford Infant School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| St. Michael's Academy | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
16 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 16.7% |
| Professional occupations | 14.0% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 13.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 9.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
292 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BA20 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Somerset's figures.
Common questions about BA20
What is the average house price in BA20?
The average sold price in Somerset is £281,571 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in BA20?
Prices in Somerset are up 4.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BA20?
The median of 80 recorded sales around central BA20 in the last 2 years is £210,000, ranging from £71,000 to £429,500 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BA20?
22 schools sit within 3 miles of central BA20, and 82% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BA20?
292 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BA20 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BA20 at risk of flooding?
Central BA20 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is BA20 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 82% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £210,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 292 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BA20 safe?
292 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BA20 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? BA20 or BA21, BA20 or BA22, BA20 or TA15.
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