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About

Martock Ward is located in the South Somerset district, covering the village of Martock and surrounding areas. The ward lies near the River Parrett, with agricultural land and rural landscapes shaping its character. Martock itself has a mix of historic buildings, including the 13th-century Church of All Saints, and traditional stone cottages. The area is connected by the A303, providing links to nearby towns like Yeovil and Taunton.

The ward includes smaller settlements such as Hurst and Bower Hinton, with a population of around 5,000. Local amenities include shops, schools, and community facilities, serving both residents and nearby rural communities. Farming remains an important part of the local economy, alongside small businesses and light industry. The area has a mix of older housing and newer developments, reflecting gradual growth while retaining its rural feel.

Area overview

On average Martock has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Martock is £46,948 per year. There are 6 schools in Martock: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Martock Population
10,553
Population density
208.4 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,930
94.11%
Other White
279
2.64%
Irish
58
0.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
43
0.41%
Other
41
0.39%
Total population: 10,552

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,862
39.66%
Owns with a mortgage
1,298
27.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
565
12.03%
Other social rented
512
10.91%
Other forms of private rent
260
5.54%
Total households: 4,695

Property prices in Martock

Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £248,000 in Martock area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Martock over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£515,000
Flats19£128,500
Semi-Detached41£271,000
Terraced63£234,000

10 years median price trend in Martock

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

All postcodes in Martock

BA228PE

Bearley Lane

BA228PJ

Queen Street

BA228QQ

Head Street

TA126HL

Marwin Close

TA146PX

High Street

TA146PZ

Matt's Lane

TA146RL

Ham Hill Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.