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About

Huntspill ward lies within the Somerset Levels, characterised by low-lying, flat landscapes dominated by agriculture and drainage channels. The area is primarily rural, with settlements like East Huntspill and West Huntspill forming its core. The River Huntspill, a man-made watercourse constructed during the Second World War, is a central feature, serving as a crucial freshwater reservoir for the nearby munitions factories at that time.

The ward's environment is shaped by the extensive Huntspill River and the King's Sedgemoor Drain, which manage water levels across the peat moors. Land use is largely pastoral, with fields for grazing and some arable farming. The flat terrain and network of watercourses define the quiet, functional character of this part of Sedgemoor district, distinct from the more tourist-focused coastal areas nearby.

Area overview

On average Huntspill has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Huntspill is £49,056 per year. There are 5 schools in Huntspill: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Huntspill is home to around 9,828 people, with a population density of about 164.1 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Huntspill Population
9,828
Population density
164.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.37(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.63(-49%)
Public order
5.39(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.58(-29%)
Other theft
3.15(-44%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,513
96.81%
Other White
117
1.19%
Irish
44
0.45%
Indian
29
0.3%
Other Asian
17
0.17%
Total population: 9,826

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,132
25.62%
No qualifications
1,606
19.3%
Level 3 (A level)
1,477
17.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,305
15.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
914
10.98%
Total 16+ residents: 8,321

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,029
47.45%
Owns with a mortgage
1,284
30.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
329
7.69%
Social rents from council
259
6.06%
Other social rented
214
5%
Total households: 4,276

Property prices in Huntspill

Median price£292,475
Price per sq ft£295
Sales (last 12 months)128
Typical range (middle 50%)£250K – £365K

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £292,475 (about £295 per square foot) in Huntspill area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Huntspill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached59£352,500£308
Semi-Detached43£275,000£295
Terraced24£245,000£252
Flats2£105,000£202

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Huntspill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Huntspill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£262,000£93,500£199,950£163,000
2017£290,000£89,950£196,375£162,875
2018£325,000£110,000£212,500£174,750
2019£299,950£95,000£218,000£180,000
2020£319,950£123,000£216,500£180,000
2021£330,000£185,500£241,000£195,000
2022£372,500£117,000£286,000£233,750
2023£345,000£130,000£271,500£246,996
2024£357,500£140,000£262,000£237,496
2025£355,000£140,000£261,246£232,500
2026£367,000£105,000£262,500£250,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Huntspill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Huntspill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230£128£220£163
2017£235£199£217£186
2018£240£221£248£195
2019£262£134£249£226
2020£256£190£234£210
2021£275£297£268£229
2022£310£200£286£245
2023£325£214£299£282
2024£317£243£291£298
2025£301£206£303£257
2026£328£202£294£267
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Huntspill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Huntspill in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Somerset district.

Band A£1,707
Band B£1,992
Band C£2,276
Band D£2,561
Band E£3,130
Band F£3,699
Band G£4,268
Band H£5,121

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Huntspill

Is Huntspill safe?

Huntspill records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Huntspill?

The median sale price in Huntspill is £292,475 (about £295 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Huntspill?

Huntspill has 5 primary schools (5 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Huntspill?

Huntspill scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Huntspill sits around rank 14,267 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Huntspill?

The average household income in Huntspill is around £49,056 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Huntspill

TA78JG

Sedgemoor Way

TA93QA

New Road

TA93RW

Silver Street

TA93SQ

Chapel Forge Close

TA78EB

Chertsey Close

TA93RN

Church Road

TA93QB

New Road

TA78LA

Broderip

TA93QE

New Road

TA64TF

Walpole Cottage

TA93PB

Huntspill

TA93RL

Church Road

TA79EF

Chilton Drove

TA93PE

Burtle Road

TA78LR

Bell Lane

TA78FF

Lavers Close

TA79DH

Priory Road

TA64SS

Gaunts

TA64ST

Pilgrims Way

TA78BW

Riverton Road

TA64WD

Huntspill

TA93QY

Millgreen Close

TA78AX

Middle Street

TA78BT

Rowlands Rise

TA79DZ

South Moors Lane

TA93GS

Ringstone

TA64SE

River Road

TA64SA

Scot Close

TA78NA

Walnut Close

TA93SH

Ilex Close

TA93PT

New Road

TA94RL

Church Road

TA93NP

Withy Grove

TA78LT

Locks Way

TA93QD

New Road

TA78DF

Elm Lea Close

TA93RJ

Sloway Lane

TA79DR

Broadway

TA94DR

Hack Mead Lane

TA78AW

Hillside

TA78DN

The Causeway

TA79DT

Middle Road

TA93PR

Hackness Road

TA78EZ

Hillsboro

TA78AU

Middle Street

TA93RZ

Church Road

TA78GF

Huntspill

TA93NF

Mead Close

TA78AN

Hillside

TA78LL

Orchard Close

TA78EJ

The Drive

TA78JR

Manor Road

TA78DH

Woolavington Hill

TA93NT

Mercia Close

TA78FN

Greenacres

TA79EW

Broadway

TA78DT

School Lane

TA93QF

Church Close

TA78EU

Highcroft

TA78ET

Mount View

TA79FF

Combe Hill Lane

TA78EA

Higher Road

TA93PD

Cote

TA79EJ

Scrubbits Lane

TA78LF

Brent Road

TA93NW

Withy Road

TA94RF

Westhill Lane

TA78ES

Edgebury

TA78LD

Park Crescent

TA78HR

Old Mill Road

TA93QS

Main Road

TA93QX

Main Road

TA78HX

Orchard Way

TA78BX

Batch Close

TA93NR

Mill Lane

TA93SL

Swell Close

TA78AA

Woolavington Road

TA78DA

Rye

TA78FP

Pear Tree Close

TA78DX

Vicarage Road

TA94RJ

Newmans Lane

TA78DL

The Square

TA78LE

Brent Road

TA93GT

Meadow Drive

TA93NJ

Withy Road

TA64RT

Bristol Road

TA79DN

Broadway

TA78DW

Causeway Close

TA79ED

Goose Lane

TA93RB

Withy Road

TA64RU

Vicarage Lane

TA78DZ

Crancombe Lane

TA93NU

Willow Close

TA93RH

Old Pawlett Road

TA93SD

Sunny Close

TA79DW

The Grange

TA79EX

Priory Close

TA64SQ

Chapel Road

TA64SF

Gaunts Road

TA93QT

Smurl Lane