Living in TA8, Somerset
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around TA8 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 TA8
168 recorded home sales on the streets around central TA8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £282,000 and a range from £49,950 to £899,995. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 THE GABLES GROVE ROAD, TA8 2EB | flat-maisonette | £225,000 | 2026-06-18 |
| 36 PARNELL WAY, TA8 2EG | semi-detached | £320,000 | 2026-06-18 |
| 37 CONWAY CRESCENT, TA8 2UW | semi-detached | £330,000 | 2026-06-09 |
| 8 CONWAY CRESCENT, TA8 2SL | detached | £257,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 17 SPAXTON CLOSE, TA8 2FE | detached | £375,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 45 COLERIDGE GARDENS, TA8 2QA | semi-detached | £225,000 | 2026-06-05 |
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
8 schools within 3 miles , of which 67% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| The King Alfred School an Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Churchfield Church School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| West Huntspill Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 2.5 mi |
| Burnham-On-Sea Infant School | Primary | Requires improvement | 0.5 mi |
| Berrow Primary Church Academy | Primary | Inadequate | 1.2 mi |
7 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 |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 16.4% |
| Professional occupations | 15.4% |
| Skilled trades | 13.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.1% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 10.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
83 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central TA8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 2 (medium probability), sea flooding. 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.
Common questions about TA8
What is the average house price in TA8?
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 TA8?
Prices in Somerset are up 4.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in TA8?
The median of 168 recorded sales around central TA8 in the last 2 years is £282,000, ranging from £49,950 to £899,995 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in TA8?
8 schools sit within 3 miles of central TA8, and 67% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in TA8?
83 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TA8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is TA8 at risk of flooding?
Central TA8 sits in Zone 2 (medium probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is TA8 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 £282,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 83 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is TA8 safe?
83 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TA8 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? TA8 or TA9, TA8 or BS26, TA8 or BS24.
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