Property market | £308,957 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is Bristol (15.9 miles) | |
Broadband | 48.7mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Ethnic diversity | White: 96.8% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 3.1% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 226 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 521 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Somerton and Frome level) | |
Community | Median age is 47.0 | Happiness is Below Average for Somerset, Average for UK | |
Crime | 4.0 burglaries per 1k people (Avon and Somerset) | |
Commute (approx) | - Bristol Temple Meads (13 mins) - Reading (63 mins) - Cardiff Central (67 mins) - Paddington (90 mins) | |
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£308,957 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is Bristol (15.9 miles) | |
48.7mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 47.0 | Happiness is Below Average for Somerset, Average for UK | |
Ranked 226 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 521 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Somerton and Frome level) | |
4.0 burglaries per 1k people (Avon and Somerset) | |
- Bristol Temple Meads (13 mins) - Reading (63 mins) - Cardiff Central (67 mins) - Paddington (90 mins) | |
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Buckland Down has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Buckland Down has had a steep increase over the last few years but slowing growth. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £486,240, which is up 1.1% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £308,957 (up 1.2% on last year) , a terraced house £246,334 (down -0.5% on last year) and a flat £148,582. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £696 per month. Property prices in Buckland Down are similar to the average property prices across Somerset and are similar when compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Buckland Down, prices have risen at a similar rate compared to the annual average price change seen across the Somerset region.
Property data is based on Somerset level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to September 2023
County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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Rutland | £557,774 | +11.3% | £341,529 | +11.7% |
Northumberland | £333,743 | +7.3% | £183,403 | +6.1% |
Lancashire | £326,887 | +4.3% | £195,848 | +3.4% |
Leicestershire | £432,076 | +3.9% | £262,308 | +3.0% |
Derbyshire | £340,545 | +3.7% | £209,276 | +2.9% |
Oxfordshire | £706,629 | +3.5% | £450,305 | +3.5% |
Merseyside | £340,051 | +3.4% | £214,398 | +2.4% |
Gloucestershire | £536,963 | +3.4% | £330,457 | +3.4% |
Nottinghamshire | £334,429 | +2.8% | £206,257 | +2.8% |
Wiltshire | £521,688 | +2.7% | £328,877 | +3.0% |
Greater Manchester | £396,806 | +2.7% | £254,125 | +2.3% |
West Yorkshire | £351,673 | +2.5% | £210,889 | +2.0% |
West Midlands | £407,684 | +2.2% | £245,250 | +2.4% |
East Riding of Yorkshire | £326,098 | +2.2% | £203,163 | +2.1% |
Staffordshire | £364,884 | +2.1% | £221,783 | +2.1% |
Herefordshire | £434,518 | +2.1% | £276,148 | +2.2% |
South Yorkshire | £284,409 | +2.0% | £182,869 | +1.9% |
West Sussex | £686,980 | +1.9% | £441,716 | +2.3% |
Kent | £619,795 | +1.8% | £386,201 | +1.4% |
Shropshire | £404,408 | +1.8% | £252,891 | +1.8% |
Warwickshire | £515,326 | +1.8% | £299,238 | +1.3% |
Devon | £503,963 | +1.6% | £337,624 | +2.3% |
North Yorkshire | £422,027 | +1.5% | £265,231 | +1.2% |
Norfolk | £406,137 | +1.4% | £267,820 | +1.2% |
North Northamptonshire | £426,370 | +1.3% | £254,947 | +1.2% |
Buckinghamshire | £853,940 | +1.2% | £460,891 | +1.2% |
West Northamptonshire | £478,844 | +0.9% | £279,006 | +0.7% |
Hampshire | £628,455 | +0.6% | £386,140 | +1.0% |
Lincolnshire | £307,354 | +0.6% | £205,466 | +1.4% |
Worcestershire | £455,558 | +0.6% | £276,201 | +0.9% |
Essex | £586,972 | +0.4% | £379,804 | 0.0% |
Somerset | £465,131 | +0.3% | £296,160 | +0.7% |
Suffolk | £454,636 | +0.2% | £283,920 | +0.6% |
East Sussex | £595,763 | +0.1% | £385,074 | +0.4% |
Cambridgeshire | £486,349 | 0.0% | £330,028 | +0.2% |
Surrey | £957,680 | -0.2% | £546,201 | +0.7% |
Isle of Wight | £435,441 | -0.4% | £298,787 | 0.0% |
Hertfordshire | £939,983 | -0.7% | £542,021 | -0.2% |
Cornwall | £453,159 | -1.1% | £300,170 | -0.6% |
Dorset | £528,863 | -1.3% | £348,080 | -0.8% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Buckland Down, or click here to browse the longer list of Buckland Down property transactions from 2023.
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Buckland Down has a few schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including St Mary's Church of England Primary School, which was was rated as outstanding in 2014. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
Mells Church of England First School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
Newbury Manor School | Primary & Secondary Other independent special school - Mixed | No |
Writhlington School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Mendip Studio School | Secondary school Studio schools - Mixed | No |
Hemington Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Mells Church of England First School Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (9/15/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Frome | |
Newbury Manor School Save school | Primary & Secondary Other independent special school - Mixed | 2: Good (13/12/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Frome | |
Mendip Studio School Save school | Secondary school Studio schools - Mixed | 2: Good (3/16/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Radstock | |
Hemington Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (5/4/2012) | 16 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Radstock |
Writhlington School Save school | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (5/15/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Radstock | |
St Mary's Church of England Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (5/15/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Radstock |
School | Type |
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Mells Church of England First School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/15/2016) |
Newbury Manor School Ofsted report Save school | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 2: Good (13/12/2018) |
Mendip Studio School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (3/16/2018) |
Hemington Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/4/2012) 16 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Writhlington School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (5/15/2019) |
St Mary's Church of England Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (5/15/2019) |
Station | Distance from Buckland Down | Commute options |
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Frome A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +3% from the previous year. | 6 miles |
- Bristol Temple Meads (74 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 63 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Paddington (1 change(s) - 90 mins - Great Western Railway - £1117 monthly fare) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 118 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 158 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Freshford A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +3% from the previous year. | 9 miles |
- Bristol Temple Meads (31 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 84 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Cardiff Central (95 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Paddington (1 change(s) - 112 mins - Great Western Railway - £1117 monthly fare) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 122 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Bath Spa A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed -1% from the previous year. | 10 miles |
- Bristol Temple Meads (23 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Reading (3 change(s) - 61 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Cardiff Central (78 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Paddington (3 change(s) - 91 mins - Great Western Railway - £1117 monthly fare) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 109 mins - CrossCountry) View details - London Waterloo (1 change(s) - 159 mins - South Western Railway - £1117 monthly fare) View details |
Oldfield Park A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +11% from the previous year. | 10 miles |
- Bristol Temple Meads (21 mins - Great Western Railway - £150 monthly fare) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 76 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 83 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Paddington (1 change(s) - 104 mins - Great Western Railway - £1117 monthly fare) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 111 mins - CrossCountry) View details - London Waterloo (1 change(s) - 170 mins - South Western Railway - £1117 monthly fare) View details |
Keynsham A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +4% from the previous year. | 15 miles |
- Bristol Temple Meads (11 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 76 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 81 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 104 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Paddington (1 change(s) - 109 mins - Great Western Railway - £1218 monthly fare) View details - London Waterloo (1 change(s) - 167 mins - South Western Railway - £1218 monthly fare) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Mendip) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
Ethnicity | % of Mendip residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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White | 96.8% | 81.7% |
Mixed | 1.4% | 2.9% |
Asian | 1.1% | 9.3% |
Black | 0.3% | 4.0% |
Other | 0.3% | 2.1% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Somerton and Frome consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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Intermediate occupations | 10.6% | |
Small employers and own account workers | 16.1% | |
Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 13.0% | 226 out of 573 |
Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 22.0% | |
Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 5.7% | |
Semi-routine occupations | 11.4% | |
Routine occupations | 11.7% | |
Never worked / long-term unemployed | 5.2% | 521 out of 573 |
Full-time students | 4.3% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Somerset is average (49mbps). Buckland Down is consistent with this, with average download speeds of 48.7mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Somerton and Frome level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 48.7 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 81.6% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 2.3% |
Crime stats were found at the Avon and Somerset level:
Type | Avon and Somerset | UK |
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Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 82 | 93 |
Burglaries (per thousand people) | 4 | 5 |
Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 12 | 10 |
Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 2 | 1 |
Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 31 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Buckland Down.
There are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
The areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
Area | Cause | Description |
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Wessex | River Mells, Whatley Brook | River Mells including Edford, Ham Bridge, Coleford, Lower Vobster, Mells, Great Elm and Spring Gardens and the Whatley Brook |
Wessex | Somerset Frome, River Mells, Whatley Brook, Nunney Brook | River Frome and Mells, and the Whatley and Nunney Brooks and tributaries |
Wessex | River Cam, Wellow Brook, Midford Brook | River Cam, Wellow and Midford Brooks and tributaries |
Wessex | River Brue, River Sheppey, North Drain, South Drain | Rivers Brue, Sheppey, Glastonbury Millstream and North and South Drains |
Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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Buckland Down, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £308,957 Detached: £486,240 | 82 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 13.0% residents in higher managerial positions 5.2% residents long-term unemployed |
Keynsham, Somerset Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £475,955 Detached: £783,321 | 64 | Primary: 10Secondary: 3 | 15.1% residents in higher managerial positions 4.6% residents long-term unemployed |
Bath, Somerset Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £475,955 Detached: £783,321 | 64 | Primary: 23Secondary: 12 | N/A |
Weston-super-Mare, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £349,326 Detached: £540,940 | 70 | Primary: 12Secondary: 3 | 11.2% residents in higher managerial positions 6.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Clevedon, Somerset Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £349,326 Detached: £540,940 | 70 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 | 18.7% residents in higher managerial positions 4.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Nailsea, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local Waitrose Near the coast | Semi-detached: £349,326 Detached: £540,940 | 70 | Primary: 9Secondary: 3 | 18.7% residents in higher managerial positions 4.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Portishead, Somerset Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market Local Waitrose Near the coast | Semi-detached: £349,326 Detached: £540,940 | 70 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 | 18.7% residents in higher managerial positions 4.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Winscombe, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £349,326 Detached: £540,940 | 70 | Primary: 2Secondary: | N/A |
Bristol, Somerset Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £349,326 Detached: £540,940 | 70 | Primary: 33Secondary: 10 | N/A |
Mells, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £308,957 Detached: £486,240 | 82 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 13.0% residents in higher managerial positions 5.2% residents long-term unemployed |
Shepton Mallet, Somerset Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £308,957 Detached: £486,240 | 82 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 | 11.9% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Taunton, Somerset Affordability: Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £308,957 Detached: £486,240 | 82 | Primary: 19Secondary: 10 | 12.5% residents in higher managerial positions 5.7% residents long-term unemployed |
Wedmore, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £308,957 Detached: £486,240 | 82 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 11.9% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Montacute, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £308,957 Detached: £486,240 | 82 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 | 10.5% residents in higher managerial positions 5.7% residents long-term unemployed |
Ilminster, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £308,957 Detached: £486,240 | 82 | Primary: 2Secondary: | 10.5% residents in higher managerial positions 5.7% residents long-term unemployed |
Axbridge, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £308,957 Detached: £486,240 | 82 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 11.9% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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Buckland Down, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £308,957 Detached: £486,240 | 82 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Keynsham, Somerset Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £475,955 Detached: £783,321 | 64 | Primary: 10Secondary: 3 |
Bath, Somerset Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £475,955 Detached: £783,321 | 64 | Primary: 23Secondary: 12 |
Weston-super-Mare, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £349,326 Detached: £540,940 | 70 | Primary: 12Secondary: 3 |
Clevedon, Somerset Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £349,326 Detached: £540,940 | 70 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 |
Nailsea, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local Waitrose Near the coast | Semi-detached: £349,326 Detached: £540,940 | 70 | Primary: 9Secondary: 3 |
Portishead, Somerset Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market Local Waitrose Near the coast | Semi-detached: £349,326 Detached: £540,940 | 70 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 |
Winscombe, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £349,326 Detached: £540,940 | 70 | Primary: 2Secondary: |
Bristol, Somerset Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £349,326 Detached: £540,940 | 70 | Primary: 33Secondary: 10 |
Mells, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £308,957 Detached: £486,240 | 82 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Shepton Mallet, Somerset Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £308,957 Detached: £486,240 | 82 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 |
Taunton, Somerset Affordability: Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £308,957 Detached: £486,240 | 82 | Primary: 19Secondary: 10 |
Wedmore, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £308,957 Detached: £486,240 | 82 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Montacute, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £308,957 Detached: £486,240 | 82 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 |
Ilminster, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £308,957 Detached: £486,240 | 82 | Primary: 2Secondary: |
Axbridge, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £308,957 Detached: £486,240 | 82 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
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