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Property market | £290,138 for a semi-detached property |
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Airport access | Closest airport is Bristol (29.3 miles) |
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Broadband | 40.7mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) |
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Ethnic diversity | White: 96.6% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 3.4% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) |
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Socio-economic status | Ranked 312 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 472 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Yeovil level) |
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Community | Median age is 47.7 | Population of 831 | Happiness is Below Average for Somerset, Average for UK |
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Crime | 4.0 burglaries per 1k people (Avon and Somerset) |
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Commute (approx) | - Reading (95 mins) - Bristol Temple Meads (103 mins) - Paddington (131 mins) - Vauxhall (158 mins) - Cardiff Central (159 mins) - London Waterloo (173 mins) - Birmingham New Street (199 mins)... (view more here) |
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£290,138 for a semi-detached property |
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Closest airport is Bristol (29.3 miles) |
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40.7mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) |
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Median age is 47.7 | 831 | Happiness is Below Average for Somerset, Average for UK |
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Ranked 312 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 472 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Yeovil level) |
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4.0 burglaries per 1k people (Avon and Somerset) |
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The property market in Montacute has had a steady increase over the last few years but slowing growth. Based on data published on 14 August 2024, on average a detached house costs £440,632, which is up 0.9% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £290,138 (up 3.0% on last year) , a terraced house £233,815 (up 1.6% on last year) and a flat £146,015. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £644 per month. Property prices in Montacute 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 Montacute, prices have risen slightly slower than the annual average price change seen across the Somerset region.
Property data is based on Somerset level pricing data and is as at June 2024 (publicised 14 August 2024)
Regarding the health of the Somerset property market as a whole, here is how it compares to other counties in England:| County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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| Northumberland | £341,537 | +9.1% | £193,799 | +9.1% |
| Oxfordshire | £681,167 | +7.2% | £446,842 | +8.5% |
| Warwickshire | £497,044 | +5.4% | £296,606 | +4.9% |
| Lancashire | £327,674 | +5.0% | £202,231 | +4.7% |
| Staffordshire | £368,206 | +4.6% | £231,129 | +5.4% |
| Buckinghamshire | £827,077 | +4.6% | £460,901 | +6.3% |
| Derbyshire | £337,829 | +4.5% | £211,624 | +3.9% |
| West Northamptonshire | £468,120 | +4.2% | £282,342 | +5.3% |
| East Riding of Yorkshire | £330,614 | +4.2% | £211,375 | +4.4% |
| Nottinghamshire | £339,334 | +4.2% | £214,324 | +4.5% |
| Leicestershire | £411,159 | +3.8% | £258,580 | +4.0% |
| Worcestershire | £449,059 | +3.7% | £281,497 | +4.8% |
| West Yorkshire | £351,674 | +3.7% | £216,569 | +4.4% |
| South Yorkshire | £291,325 | +3.7% | £192,231 | +4.7% |
| North Yorkshire | £413,652 | +3.6% | £267,964 | +4.5% |
| Greater Manchester | £405,945 | +3.6% | £266,387 | +3.8% |
| Shropshire | £395,032 | +3.3% | £256,716 | +5.5% |
| Gloucestershire | £525,561 | +3.1% | £333,967 | +3.5% |
| Herefordshire | £432,901 | +2.8% | £285,029 | +5.2% |
| West Sussex | £651,933 | +2.8% | £426,962 | +3.6% |
| Merseyside | £340,799 | +2.6% | £220,544 | +2.5% |
| Cambridgeshire | £468,546 | +2.2% | £329,883 | +4.2% |
| Hertfordshire | £909,469 | +2.0% | £535,434 | +2.5% |
| Devon | £483,813 | +1.7% | £334,482 | +4.3% |
| Essex | £566,401 | +1.4% | £375,725 | +2.5% |
| West Midlands | £407,451 | +1.2% | £251,243 | +2.2% |
| North Northamptonshire | £411,956 | +1.2% | £254,927 | +2.6% |
| Somerset | £440,632 | +0.9% | £290,138 | +3.0% |
| Suffolk | £432,182 | +0.6% | £274,497 | +0.9% |
| Wiltshire | £494,939 | +0.6% | £322,678 | +2.7% |
| Kent | £582,570 | +0.3% | £371,997 | +1.2% |
| Dorset | £512,149 | +0.2% | £345,395 | +2.6% |
| Hampshire | £605,590 | +0.2% | £380,521 | +1.3% |
| Norfolk | £385,381 | 0.0% | £261,753 | +2.2% |
| East Sussex | £567,509 | -0.2% | £375,770 | +1.6% |
| London | £1,032,371 | -0.7% | £680,157 | +2.6% |
| Surrey | £916,153 | -0.8% | £535,732 | +1.0% |
| Cornwall | £432,953 | -1.1% | £293,238 | +1.3% |
| Lincolnshire | £294,743 | -1.3% | £201,941 | +1.1% |
| Isle of Wight | £412,903 | -3.6% | £289,954 | -1.5% |
| Rutland | £496,567 | -5.6% | £313,758 | -3.6% |
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 Montacute, or click here to browse the longer list of Montacute property transactions from 2023.
| Address | Details |
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| 45, Bishopston, Montacute, Somerset , TA15 6UU | Terraced - Sold for £600,000 in February 2023 |
| 11, Bishopston, Montacute, Somerset , TA15 6UU | Semi-Detached - Sold for £420,000 in July 2023 |
| 10, The Borough, Montacute, Somerset , TA15 6XB | Terraced - Sold for £325,000 in September 2023 |
| 4, Townsend, Montacute, Somerset , TA15 6XH | Semi-Detached - Sold for £300,000 in January 2023 |
| 12, Montacute Road, Yeovil, Somerset , BA22 8QD | Semi-Detached - Sold for £290,000 in August 2023 |
| 12, St Michaels View, Montacute, Somerset , TA15 6UJ | Terraced - Sold for £272,000 in December 2023 |
| 17, Bishopston, Montacute, Somerset , TA15 6UU | Terraced - Sold for £268,000 in November 2023 |
| 89, Montacute Road, Yeovil, Somerset , BA22 8FH | Semi-Detached - Sold for £262,500 in July 2023 |
| 35, Bishopston, Montacute, Somerset , TA15 6UU | Terraced - Sold for £240,000 in March 2023 |
| 29, Hyde Road, Montacute, Somerset , TA15 6UW | Semi-Detached - Sold for £225,000 in October 2023 |
| 20, Lower Hyde Road, Montacute, Somerset , TA15 6UR | Semi-Detached - Sold for £218,000 in February 2023 |
| 85, Montacute Road, Yeovil, Somerset , BA22 8FH | Flat - Sold for £153,500 in April 2023 |
| 15, Montacute Road, Yeovil, Somerset , BA22 8FH | Flat - Sold for £152,000 in December 2023 |
Montacute has a few schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Stanchester Academy (Academy) which is a secondary school based in East Stoke, Stoke-sub-Hamdon. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
| School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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| Kingfisher Primary School Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (5/9/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Yeovil | |
| Chilthorne Domer Church School Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (9/12/2012) | 38 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Yeovil |
| St Margaret's School, Tintinhull Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (10/10/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Yeovil | |
| Stanchester Academy Save school | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (10/16/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Stoke-sub-Hamdon | |
| All Saints Church School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (2/12/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Montacute |
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| Kingfisher Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (5/9/2019) |
| Chilthorne Domer Church School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/12/2012) 38 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| St Margaret's School, Tintinhull Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/10/2012) |
| Stanchester Academy Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (10/16/2019) |
| All Saints Church School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/12/2014) |
| Station | Distance from Montacute | Commute options |
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| Yeovil Pen Mill A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +2% from the previous year. | 5 miles |
- Reading (95 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (111 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Paddington (131 mins - Great Western Railway - £1218 monthly fare) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 159 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - London Waterloo (1 change(s) - 173 mins - South Western Railway - £1218 monthly fare) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 199 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 297 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 327 mins - CrossCountry) View details - York (1 change(s) - 346 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Edinburgh Waverley (1 change(s) - 516 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
| Yeovil Junction A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -10% from the previous year. | 6 miles |
- Reading (100 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 123 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Paddington (136 mins - Great Western Railway - £728 monthly fare) View details - London Waterloo (1 change(s) - 152 mins - South Western Railway - £728 monthly fare) View details - Vauxhall (1 change(s) - 158 mins - South Western Railway - £728 monthly fare) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 189 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 208 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 302 mins - CrossCountry) View details - York (1 change(s) - 351 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 354 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Edinburgh Waverley (1 change(s) - 543 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
| Crewkerne A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -3% from the previous year. | 8 miles |
- Reading (108 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 129 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Paddington (144 mins - Great Western Railway - £805 monthly fare) View details - London Waterloo (1 change(s) - 162 mins - South Western Railway - £805 monthly fare) View details - Vauxhall (1 change(s) - 167 mins - South Western Railway - £805 monthly fare) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 200 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 214 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 310 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 344 mins - CrossCountry) View details - York (1 change(s) - 359 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Edinburgh Waverley (1 change(s) - 533 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (South Somerset) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
| Ethnicity | % of South Somerset residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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| White | 96.6% | 81.7% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 9.3% |
| Mixed | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| Black | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.1% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Yeovil 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 | 12.4% | |
| Small employers and own account workers | 11.6% | |
| Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 10.5% | 312 out of 573 |
| Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 20.7% | |
| Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 6.7% | |
| Semi-routine occupations | 14.5% | |
| Routine occupations | 13.7% | |
| Never worked / long-term unemployed | 5.7% | 472 out of 573 |
| Full-time students | 4.1% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Somerset is average (49mbps). Montacute is slower than this, with average download speeds of 40.7mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Yeovil level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
| Average speed | 40.7 mbps |
| % households with superfast broadband access | 90.7% |
| % households unable to access decent broadband | 0.9% |
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 Montacute.
Flood warningsThere are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
Flood areasThe 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.
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| Wessex | River Parrett, River Isle | Rivers Parrett and Isle and tributaries |
| Wessex | River Yeo, River Cam, River Wriggle, Barwick Stream, West Coker Stream | River Yeo from Sherborne to Yeovil, River Wriggle, Barwick Stream, West Coker Stream and the River Cam |
| Wessex | River Parrett, River Yeo, Cary, Sowy, Kings Sedgemoor Drain | River Yeo from downstream of Yeovil to Langport, the River Parrett from Langport to Steart, the Rivers Cary and Sowy, the Kings Sedgemoor Drain and other rhynes and drains in the area |
| Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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| Montacute, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £290,138 Detached: £440,632 | 82 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 | 10.5% residents in higher managerial positions 5.7% residents long-term unemployed |
| Keynsham, Somerset Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £453,799 Detached: £716,507 | 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: £453,799 Detached: £716,507 | 64 | Primary: 23Secondary: 12 | N/A |
| Weston-super-Mare, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £346,351 Detached: £517,001 | 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: £346,351 Detached: £517,001 | 70 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 | 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: £346,351 Detached: £517,001 | 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: £346,351 Detached: £517,001 | 70 | Primary: 2Secondary: | N/A |
| Bristol, Somerset Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £346,351 Detached: £517,001 | 70 | Primary: 33Secondary: 10 | N/A |
| Nailsea, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local Waitrose Near the coast | Semi-detached: £346,351 Detached: £517,001 | 70 | Primary: 9Secondary: 3 | 18.7% residents in higher managerial positions 4.4% residents long-term unemployed |
| Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £290,138 Detached: £440,632 | 82 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 10.5% residents in higher managerial positions 5.7% residents long-term unemployed |
| Shepton Mallet, Somerset Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £290,138 Detached: £440,632 | 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: £290,138 Detached: £440,632 | 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: £290,138 Detached: £440,632 | 82 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 11.9% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
| North Perrott, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £290,138 Detached: £440,632 | 82 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 | 10.5% residents in higher managerial positions 5.7% residents long-term unemployed |
| Bruton, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £290,138 Detached: £440,632 | 82 | Primary: 1Secondary: 1 | 13.0% residents in higher managerial positions 5.2% residents long-term unemployed |
| Bridgwater, Somerset Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £290,138 Detached: £440,632 | 82 | Primary: 13Secondary: 5 | 9.5% residents in higher managerial positions 6.8% residents long-term unemployed |
| Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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| Montacute, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £290,138 Detached: £440,632 | 82 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 |
| Keynsham, Somerset Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £453,799 Detached: £716,507 | 64 | Primary: 10Secondary: 3 |
| Bath, Somerset Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £453,799 Detached: £716,507 | 64 | Primary: 23Secondary: 12 |
| Weston-super-Mare, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £346,351 Detached: £517,001 | 70 | Primary: 12Secondary: 3 |
| Clevedon, Somerset Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £346,351 Detached: £517,001 | 70 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 |
| Portishead, Somerset Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market Local Waitrose Near the coast | Semi-detached: £346,351 Detached: £517,001 | 70 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 |
| Winscombe, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £346,351 Detached: £517,001 | 70 | Primary: 2Secondary: |
| Bristol, Somerset Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £346,351 Detached: £517,001 | 70 | Primary: 33Secondary: 10 |
| Nailsea, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local Waitrose Near the coast | Semi-detached: £346,351 Detached: £517,001 | 70 | Primary: 9Secondary: 3 |
| Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £290,138 Detached: £440,632 | 82 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
| Shepton Mallet, Somerset Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £290,138 Detached: £440,632 | 82 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 |
| Taunton, Somerset Affordability: Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £290,138 Detached: £440,632 | 82 | Primary: 19Secondary: 10 |
| Wedmore, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £290,138 Detached: £440,632 | 82 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
| North Perrott, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £290,138 Detached: £440,632 | 82 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 |
| Bruton, Somerset Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £290,138 Detached: £440,632 | 82 | Primary: 1Secondary: 1 |
| Bridgwater, Somerset Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £290,138 Detached: £440,632 | 82 | Primary: 13Secondary: 5 |
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