Living in BA8, Somerset
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BA8 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 BA8
63 recorded home sales on the streets around central BA8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £270,000 and a range from £110,000 to £600,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 BOWDEN ROAD, BA8 0LF | semi-detached | £270,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| CIDER BARN VINE STREET, BA8 0JY | semi-detached | £310,000 | 2026-04-23 |
| FLAT 3 MENDIP HOUSE YARN BARTON, BA8 0JJ | flat-maisonette | £132,500 | 2026-04-10 |
| 8 SAMUEL COURT, BA8 0JN | terraced | £155,000 | 2026-04-10 |
| 63 BOWDEN ROAD, BA8 0LF | terraced | £230,000 | 2026-03-30 |
| 59 WEST STREET, BA8 0LG | semi-detached | £347,500 | 2026-03-26 |
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
5 schools within 3 miles
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbas and Templecombe Church School | Primary | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge | Primary | Not rated | 1.4 mi |
| Horsington Church School | Primary | Not rated | 1.7 mi |
| Stalbridge Church of England Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 2.9 mi |
| Marchant Holliday School | Not rated | 2.8 mi |
4 state primary and 0 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 | 16.0% |
| Skilled trades | 14.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.1% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
8 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BA8 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 BA8
What is the average house price in BA8?
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 BA8?
Prices in Somerset are up 4.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BA8?
The median of 63 recorded sales around central BA8 in the last 2 years is £270,000, ranging from £110,000 to £600,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
How much crime is there in BA8?
8 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BA8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BA8 at risk of flooding?
Central BA8 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 BA8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: the median home sells for £270,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 8 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BA8 safe?
8 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BA8 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? BA8 or BA9, BA8 or DT10, BA8 or DT9.
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