Living in TA3, Somerset
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around TA3 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 TA3
Only 3 home sales recorded on the streets around central TA3 in the last 2 years, too few to average meaningfully. Here they are in full instead. A district with very few residential sales is usually mostly commercial.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREENACRES, TA3 5NB | detached | £685,000 | 2025-12-18 |
| PEACE COTTAGE, TA3 5BU | detached | £950,000 | 2025-12-04 |
| SPRINGFIELD, TA3 5BZ | detached | £680,000 | 2025-02-20 |
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
7 schools within 3 miles , of which 50% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruishton Church of England School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| Minerva Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement | 2.5 mi |
| Thurlbear Church of England Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
| Blackbrook Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 2.2 mi |
| Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 2.4 mi |
| Somerset Progressive School | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
5 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 |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 22.7% |
| Professional occupations | 19.8% |
| Skilled trades | 12.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.9% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
2 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central TA3 in 2026-06, most commonly burglary.
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 TA3
What is the average house price in TA3?
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 TA3?
Prices in Somerset are up 4.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
Are the schools good in TA3?
7 schools sit within 3 miles of central TA3, and 50% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in TA3?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TA3 in 2026-06, most commonly burglary (Police.uk).
Is TA3 at risk of flooding?
Central TA3 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 TA3 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 50% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 2 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is TA3 safe?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TA3 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was burglary. 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? TA3 or TA1, TA3 or TA2, TA3 or TA19.
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