Living in BA3, Somerset
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BA3 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 BA3
94 recorded home sales on the streets around central BA3 in the last 2 years, with a median of £370,000 and a range from £150,000 to £785,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 FOSSEWAY, BA3 4AX | terraced | £246,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 58 BEAUCHAMP AVENUE, BA3 4FX | terraced | £390,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 79 CHARLTON PARK, BA3 4BW | detached | £450,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 48 FOSSEWAY, BA3 4AX | terraced | £240,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 160 CHARLTON PARK, BA3 4BN | terraced | £375,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 2 HONEYSUCKLE WAY, BA3 4ZD | terraced | £198,250 | 2026-05-20 |
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 67% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Hill Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.4 mi |
| Westfield Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Longvernal Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| St Vigor & St John Church School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Paulton Infant School | Primary | Good | 2.4 mi |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement | 0.5 mi |
14 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Downside School.
All 1 fee-paying schools near BA3, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
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 | 17.8% |
| Skilled trades | 15.0% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 14.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.1% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
61 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BA3 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 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Somerset's figures.
Common questions about BA3
What is the average house price in BA3?
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 BA3?
Prices in Somerset are up 4.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BA3?
The median of 94 recorded sales around central BA3 in the last 2 years is £370,000, ranging from £150,000 to £785,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BA3?
19 schools sit within 3 miles of central BA3, and 67% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BA3?
61 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BA3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BA3 at risk of flooding?
Central BA3 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 BA3 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 67% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £370,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 61 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BA3 safe?
61 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BA3 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? BA3 or BS39, BA3 or BA11, BA3 or BA4.
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