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Watchet, Washford & Carhampton

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About

The area centres on three villages along the Somerset coast near the Bristol Channel. Watchet is a working harbour with a marina, industrial past and a small museum. Inland, Washford is home to the ruins of Cleeve Abbey, a medieval monastery with well-preserved cloisters. Carhampton sits between the coast and Exmoor, historically associated with fruit farming and cider production.

The landscape is defined by the rolling Quantock Hills to the east and coastal levels. A notable local event is the annual Wassail in Carhampton's orchards, one of the oldest such ceremonies in the country. The West Somerset Railway steam trains run through the area, connecting the villages.

Area overview

On average Watchet, Washford & Carhampton has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Watchet, Washford & Carhampton is £39,837 per year. There are 3 schools in Watchet, Washford & Carhampton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Watchet, Washford & Carhampton is home to around 7,552 people, with a population density of about 189.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
18.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Watchet, Washford & Carhampton Population
7,552
Population density
189.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.92(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.52(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.47(+31%)
Public order
8.08(+24%)
Other theft
3.31(-41%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,339
97.19%
Other White
80
1.06%
Irish
36
0.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
16
0.21%
White and Black African (mixed)
12
0.16%
Total population: 7,551

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,615
25.18%
No qualifications
1,430
22.29%
Level 3 (A level)
1,055
16.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
956
14.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
685
10.68%
Total 16+ residents: 6,414

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,601
44.57%
Other social rented
707
19.68%
Owns with a mortgage
637
17.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
456
12.69%
Social rents from council
85
2.37%
Total households: 3,592

Property prices in Watchet, Washford & Carhampton

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £252,500 in Watchet, Washford & Carhampton area, with individual transactions ranging from £144,000 up to £830,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Watchet, Washford & Carhampton 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 Watchet, Washford & Carhampton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached34£350,000£3,591
Flats2£167,475£3,055
Semi-Detached27£247,000£3,014
Terraced23£212,500£2,633

10 years median price trend in Watchet, Washford & Carhampton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Watchet, Washford & Carhampton.

All postcodes in Watchet, Washford & Carhampton

TA230HL

Risdon Road

TA230JR

Cleeve Hill

TA246NF

Park Lane

TA230NJ

Quantock View

TA230AQ

Harbour Road

TA230EW

Culvercliffe Road

TA246HD

Kenham Cottages

TA246JD

Cleeve Park

TA230JW

Viking Close

TA246HJ

Dairylands

TA246LQ

Dairylands

TA44SE

Doniford Road

TA246ND

High Street

TA230TL

Doniford Meadow

TA246JS

Home Farm Cottages

TA230ES

Beverley Drive

TA230NU

Williton Road

TA230NR

Quarry Road

TA246NY

Dunster

TA230HH

Woodland Road

TA44RE

Aller Mead Way

TA230EX

Liddymore Road

TA230PD

Mckinley Terrace

TA44RP

North Croft

TA230FA

Mill Street

TA230HS

Brendon Road

TA230BX

St Decumans Road

TA230DX

Flowerdale Road

TA246HS

Monks' Path

TA44SJ

Danesborough View East

TA246LY

Park Lane

TA246QP

Felon's Oak Lane

TA230DL

Wristland Road

TA246JL

Cleeve Park

TA246AU

Brook Gardens

TA230HB

South Road

TA230SE

Dunster

TA230PN

Station Road

TA230TU

Normandy Avenue

TA246HW

Dunster

TA246HP

Church Cottages

TA44EZ

Rexton Meadow Drive

TA230PE

Huish Lane

TA230PJ

Station Road

TA246NR

Vicarage Road

TA246PY

West Street

TA230TR

Doniford Road

TA230JS

Willow Grove

TA230LE

Dunster

TA44BY

North Croft

TA246RJ

Park Lane

TA246FE

The Orchard

TA230PZ

Castlemead

TA246RP

Lower Street

TA230AJ

The Esplanade

TA230HX

Brendon Road

TA230PW

Station Road

TA246UZ

Southlands

TA230DE

Doniford Road

TA44RS

North Croft

TA44RQ

Station Road

TA44SH

Danesborough View East

TA230FQ

Coleridge Way

TA230EU

Grove Close

TA246LA

Wood Lane

TA230UD

Sea Lane

TA246EZ

Church View

TA230AG

Swain Street

TA44DD

Watchet & Stogursey

TA230BY

Anchor Street

TA230HP

Causeway Terrace

TA230BJ

West Bay Park

TA44SQ

The Croft

TA230EH

Roman Way

TA230UB

Cherry Tree Way

TA230EB

Maglands Road

TA230HF

South Road

TA246HE

Vine Cottages

TA230QD

Admirals Close

TA246LS

Hill View Road

TA44SP

Orchard Way

TA246HY

Chestnut Avenue

TA230TP

Tripp Cottages

TA230BS

Werren Close

TA230RZ

South Road

TA246PF

Meadowside

TA246JN

Blue Anchor Road

TA230TT

Normandy Avenue

TA230FB

Helwell Street

TA230AW

Market Street

TA230BA

Anchor Street

TA230PR

Abbey Road

TA230AR

Mill Lane

TA246QN

Sandrocks Lane

TA44RT

North Croft

TA230FF

Greenfield Road

TA246HN

Dunster

TA230DP

Gladstone Terrace

TA230HQ

Woodland Road

TA230BZ

Mill Lane

Data Sources

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