Living in BS28, Somerset
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BS28 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 BS28
63 recorded home sales on the streets around central BS28 in the last 2 years, with a median of £553,000 and a range from £116,000 to £1,223,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 CROSS FARM GREEN, BS28 4EY | detached | £840,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 3 CROSS FARM GREEN, BS28 4EY | detached | £900,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| PROSPECT VILLA GRANTS LANE, BS28 4EA | detached | £868,000 | 2026-04-13 |
| 3 ST MEDARD ROAD, BS28 4AY | semi-detached | £320,000 | 2026-03-31 |
| WEST END COTTAGE QUAB LANE, BS28 4AR | detached | £360,000 | 2026-03-23 |
| 2 COMBE BATCH RISE, BS28 4DT | semi-detached | £377,500 | 2026-03-20 |
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
2 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School | Secondary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Wedmore First School Academy | Primary | Not rated | 0.2 mi |
1 state primary and 1 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 | 22.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 21.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.6% |
| Skilled trades | 11.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 7.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
3 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BS28 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
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.
Getting around & nearby essentials
1 pharmacy, 2 restaurants, 4 pubs within range of central BS28.
Common questions about BS28
What is the average house price in BS28?
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 BS28?
Prices in Somerset are up 4.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BS28?
The median of 63 recorded sales around central BS28 in the last 2 years is £553,000, ranging from £116,000 to £1,223,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BS28?
2 schools sit within 3 miles of central BS28, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BS28?
3 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BS28 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is BS28 at risk of flooding?
Central BS28 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 BS28 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £553,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 3 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BS28 safe?
3 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BS28 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. 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? BS28 or BS27, BS28 or BS26, BS28 or TA9.
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