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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Huntspill is £49,060 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
9.6%
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

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Huntspill area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £725,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Huntspill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached62£371,750£3,248
Flats1£135,000£2,755
Semi-Detached47£267,000£3,193
Terraced31£235,000£3,025

10 years median price trend in Huntspill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Huntspill.

All postcodes in Huntspill

TA64RS

Puriton Road

TA93TL

Jacob Crescent

TA94RH

Newmans Lane

TA78JY

The Copse

TA78HW

Mill Walk

TA79AH

Chilton Polden Hill

TA78FG

Lynham Close

TA64SW

Bristol Road

TA78FH

Whitley Meadows

TA78HQ

Woolavington Hill

TA78HZ

Martlands Close

TA64SP

Monmouth Farm Close

TA64TE

Huntspill

TA78BA

Purewell

TA64SD

Quantock Rise

TA78LQ

Middle Road

TA93FX

Artillery Mews

TA78AJ

Birch Avenue

TA64TL

Station Road

TA93RU

Church Road

TA79EQ

Broadway

TA78AL

Rowan Close

TA93PX

Catherine Street

TA93SG

Sealeys Close

TA78LH

Middle Road

TA78EQ

Lower Road

TA78FD

Ash Tree Farm Court

TA78JB

Darkfield Way

TA78HE

Clark Close

TA78AP

Hillside Crescent

TA93RP

Church Road

TA79DP

Broadway

TA64GW

Downend Farm Close

TA79ES

The Walnuts

TA78DS

Chilpitts

TA78DP

Church Street

TA78LB

Broderip

TA78BG

Woolavington Road

TA79JF

Stradling Close

TA79EP

Chapel Close

TA78FL

Woolavington Road

TA93PZ

New Road

TA64TW

Downend Road

TA78BH

Puriton Park

TA78HL

Cossington Lane

TA93RD

Ringstone

TA78DJ

Lockswell

TA79EG

Smallways Lane

TA78HD

Bawden Close

TA79DS

Dole Lane

TA78BJ

Puriton Park

TA64SR

Chapel Road

TA78BQ

Woolavington Road

TA78GE

Batch Road

TA93HH

Orchard Close

TA78LS

Bell Lane

TA78ER

Crossmead

TA93RS

Grove Road

TA78LW

Millmoot Lane

TA78EH

Mortimer Close

TA78AY

Canns Lane

TA78DY

Higher Road

TA93QZ

Main Road

TA78LG

Park Close

TA78AG

Puriton Hill

TA78HA

Meadway

TA93PQ

Church Road

TA64BQ

Old Works Road

TA78JQ

Sedgemoor Way

TA78JA

Polden Walk

TA78JL

Barley Close

TA93GR

Newbridge Drove

TA78BY

Batch Road

TA78BZ

Rye

TA93DP

Alstone Gardens

TA93DW

Main Road

TA64TP

Dunball Industrial Estate

TA64TN

Bristol Road

TA79EU

Hayne Walk

TA78LN

Middle Road

TA93QQ

Ashlea Park

TA93RR

Plymor Road

TA64SL

Mountview Terrace

TA79EB

Barton Rise

TA78JP

Horton Way

TA93NS

Withy Road

TA78AB

Middle Street

TA78DU

Elm Lane

TA78HU

Old Mill Road

TA93PW

Church View

TA78BU

Rowlands Rise

TA78AT

Rookery Close

TA78BP

Riverton Road

TA64TH

Downend Crescent

TA78EY

Old Mill Road

TA93NL

Puriton Road

TA64SH

Chapel Road

TA93NG

Church Road

TA93NZ

Cornmoor Lane

TA79FD

Huntspill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.