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Area guide · Somerset

Living in Locking

A snapshot of life in Locking, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Locking is a village in Somerset, South West with a population of 3,819. The average house price is £308,002 and the overall crime rate is 82.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Locking ranks

Population

3,819

Avg House Price

£308,002

Crime Rate

82.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

348 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,604.6

Median Age

47.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Locking's detached homes (£414,521) command roughly 2.2× the price of a flat (£189,382).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Locking prices have risen 29% over the last 9 years (£238,487 → £308,002).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£414,521	£410,000	23
Semi-Detached	£313,420	£291,500	44
Terraced	£253,633	£260,000	15
Flat	£189,382	£203,000	17

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Locking is 82.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Locking: violent crime (43% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Locking Primary School	Primary	Good
Parklands Educate Together Primary	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Locking averages 348 Mbps — 248% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Locking homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 59.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69
% Rated C or Above	59.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,326

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,819
Median Age	47.3
Median Household Income	£29,604.6
Employment Rate	56.9%
Owner Occupied	68.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	31.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Locking?

The average house price in Locking is £308,002 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Locking?

The most affordable entry point in Locking is a flat, with an average price of £189,382.

Is Locking a safe place to live?

Locking has a recorded crime rate of 82.7 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Locking?

Locking has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Locking?

Average broadband download speeds in Locking are around 348 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.8% of premises.

How big is Locking?

Locking is a settlement in Somerset with a population of approximately 3,819.

Most compared with

How does Locking stack up against its neighbours?

Backwell

Locking

House price: £540,691 · £308,002
Crime rate: 82.4 · 82.7
Distance: 9.1 mi

Bridgwater

Locking

House price: £293,276 · £308,002
Crime rate: 83.1 · 82.7
Distance: 15.0 mi

Burnham-on-Sea

Locking

House price: £369,585 · £308,002
Crime rate: 83 · 82.7
Distance: 7.6 mi

Cheddar

Locking

House price: £394,267 · £308,002
Crime rate: 83 · 82.7
Distance: 6.9 mi

Clevedon

Locking

House price: £421,051 · £308,002
Crime rate: 82.5 · 82.7
Distance: 7.3 mi

Dinas Powis

Locking

House price: £405,136 · £308,002
Crime rate: 63.1 · 82.7
Distance: 14.7 mi

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