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Watchet, Washford & Carhampton

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 59 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

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Watchet, Washford & Carhampton Population

7,552

Population density

189.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

36.28(+10%)

Anti-social behaviour

10.33(-32%)

Public order

7.15(+8%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.69(-13%)

Other theft

3.71(-34%)

South West average

Demographics

British

7,339

97.19%

Other White

1.06%

Irish

0.48%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.21%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.16%

Total population: 7,551

Economics

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

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

2.37%

Total households: 3,592

Property prices in Watchet, Washford & Carhampton

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £247,500 in Watchet, Washford & Carhampton area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,900 up to £632,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Watchet, Washford & Carhampton over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	33	£350,000	£159,000	£220,500	£450,000	£612,000
Flats	6	£144,500	£126,375	£138,000	£169,000	£178,750
Semi-Detached	33	£255,000	£143,150	£215,000	£277,000	£369,000
Terraced	29	£220,000	£163,500	£188,000	£255,000	£364,000

10 years median price trend in Watchet, Washford & Carhampton

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Economics

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