Living in TA12, Somerset
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around TA12 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 TA12
108 recorded home sales on the streets around central TA12 in the last 2 years, with a median of £245,000 and a range from £54,000 to £825,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 OLD MARKET, TA12 6DU | detached | £436,500 | 2026-06-22 |
| 2 MOW BARTON, TA12 6DZ | flat-maisonette | £54,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 63 STAPLETON CLOSE, TA12 6HT | terraced | £162,305 | 2026-05-22 |
| 17 CEDAR COURT, TA12 6HQ | terraced | £215,000 | 2026-05-12 |
| 48 NORTH STREET, TA12 6EH | terraced | £378,000 | 2026-05-06 |
| 4 PRINTERS COURT, TA12 6EA | semi-detached | £263,000 | 2026-04-17 |
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
7 schools within 3 miles , of which 67% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Castle Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| Norton Sub Hamdon Church School | Primary | Requires improvement | 2.5 mi |
| Martock Church School | Primary | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School | Primary | Not rated | 2.5 mi |
| South Petherton Junior School | Primary | Not rated | 2.5 mi |
6 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 |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 15.2% |
| Professional occupations | 12.6% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.1% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
28 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central TA12 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 TA12
What is the average house price in TA12?
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 TA12?
Prices in Somerset are up 4.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in TA12?
The median of 108 recorded sales around central TA12 in the last 2 years is £245,000, ranging from £54,000 to £825,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in TA12?
7 schools sit within 3 miles of central TA12, and 67% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in TA12?
28 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TA12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is TA12 at risk of flooding?
Central TA12 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 TA12 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 £245,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 28 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is TA12 safe?
28 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TA12 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? TA12 or TA14, TA12 or TA13, TA12 or TA15.
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