South Somerset district house prices

South Somerset has an average sold price of £191,723 across 91,558 HM Land Registry transactions, with data from 1995-01-03 to 2023-03-17.

Updated October 2026Records through August 2026HM Land Registry31+ million records

South Somerset at a glance

South Somerset averages £191,723 across 91,558 completed sales. Use town coverage, median price and nearby comparisons before narrowing a shortlist.

Average £191,723 · Median £155,000 · 91,558 transactions · +20.6% growth · 40 towns

Data window
1995 to 2023
Updated October 2026
Latest recorded sale
March 2023
Most recent HM Land Registry entry for this area
Sample quality
High transaction depth
91,558 sales across 40 towns
Median check
£155,000
Mean and median differ enough to inspect local mix
Trend signal
+20.6%
The five-year price movement is +20.6%.

South Somerset Property Market Overview

The average sold price in South Somerset is £191,723, which is below the national average of £400,016 by -52.1%. 40 towns contribute 91,558 registered sales since 1995-01-03, with a median of £155,000 — higher-value sales pull the mean above the median through 2023-03-17. The five-year price movement is +20.6%, tracking the national trend. South Somerset is +52.1% below the national average of £400,016. 91,558 recorded sales across 40 towns since 1995-01-03 average 3,157 sales per year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average sale price in South Somerset?v

South Somerset has an average sale price of £191,723 and a median sale price of £155,000, based on 91,558 registered transactions across 29 active years. The average is 52.1% below the national average of £400,016, the median is 15.6% below the national median of £183,750.

How does the median price compare to the average price in South Somerset?v

The median sold price of £155,000 is 19.2% lower than the average of £191,723. This can happen when a smaller number of higher-value transactions pull the average upward.

Which towns in South Somerset have the most recorded sales?v

Among ranked towns in this district, YEOVIL has 34,660 recorded sales at an average of £169,302; CHARD has 10,739 recorded sales at an average of £174,760; ILMINSTER has 7,008 recorded sales at an average of £208,108.

Which towns in South Somerset have the highest average prices?v

Among ranked towns with enough recorded transactions, the highest average sold prices are shown for HINTON ST GEORGE (£426,187), TAUNTON (£289,856), BRIDGWATER (£277,488).

Which towns in South Somerset have the highest recorded five-year price change?v

Among ranked towns with available five-year change data, HINTON ST. GEORGE shows a five-year change of +29.3%; HINTON ST GEORGE shows a five-year change of +15.6%; SOUTH PETHERTON shows a five-year change of +11.5%.

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