Living in BA21, Somerset
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BA21 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 BA21
109 recorded home sales on the streets around central BA21 in the last 2 years, with a median of £250,000 and a range from £51,000 to £930,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 ALLINGHAM ROAD, BA21 4SA | semi-detached | £250,000 | 2026-06-15 |
| 87 HIGH LEA, BA21 4PE | semi-detached | £205,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 57 COLLEGE GREEN, BA21 4JR | detached | £350,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 171 GOLDCROFT, BA21 4DA | semi-detached | £250,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 1 ST GEORGES AVENUE, BA21 4QN | semi-detached | £200,000 | 2026-04-10 |
| 22 LONGCROFT ROAD, BA21 4RR | semi-detached | £192,500 | 2026-04-07 |
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
19 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 | 0.7 mi |
| Preston CofE Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Buckler's Mead School | Secondary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| St. Michael's Academy | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Reckleford Infant School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Birchfield Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
14 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 |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 21.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.7% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.3% |
| Elementary occupations | 10.9% |
| Skilled trades | 10.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
385 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BA21 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 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Somerset's figures.
Common questions about BA21
What is the average house price in BA21?
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 BA21?
Prices in Somerset are up 4.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BA21?
The median of 109 recorded sales around central BA21 in the last 2 years is £250,000, ranging from £51,000 to £930,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BA21?
19 schools sit within 3 miles of central BA21, and 82% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BA21?
385 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BA21 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BA21 at risk of flooding?
Central BA21 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 BA21 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 £250,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 385 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BA21 safe?
385 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BA21 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? BA21 or BA20, BA21 or BA22, BA21 or TA15.
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