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Peasedown St John — a narrow street lined with white buildings next to a body of water

Area guide · Somerset

Living in Peasedown St John

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

Peasedown St John: Photo by BEN ELLIOTT on Unsplash

At a glance

Peasedown St John is a village in Somerset, South West with a population of 6,668. The average house price is £383,961 and the overall crime rate is 78.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Peasedown St John ranks

Population

6,668

Avg House Price

£383,961

Crime Rate

78.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

375 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£29,448.7

Median Age

46.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Peasedown St John's detached homes (£454,601) command roughly 1.8× the price of a flat (£247,500).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Peasedown St John prices have risen 60% over the last 9 years (£240,603 → £383,961).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£454,601£450,00029
Semi-Detached£288,731£280,00017
Terraced£288,482£268,50031
Flat£247,500£247,5002

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Peasedown St John is 78.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Peasedown St John: violent crime (39% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools1
Primary1
Secondary0
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Peasedown St John Primary SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Peasedown St John averages 375 Mbps — 275% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Peasedown St John homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 58.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score68.7
% Rated C or Above58.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,335

Demographics & Economy

Population6,668
Median Age46.3
Median Household Income£29,448.7
Employment Rate57.2%
Owner Occupied67.1%
Degree-Level Qualified32.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Peasedown St John?
The average house price in Peasedown St John is £383,961 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Peasedown St John?
The most affordable entry point in Peasedown St John is a flat, with an average price of £247,500.
Is Peasedown St John a safe place to live?
Peasedown St John has a recorded crime rate of 78.7 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 Peasedown St John?
Peasedown St John has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Peasedown St John?
Average broadband download speeds in Peasedown St John are around 375 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.7% of premises.
How big is Peasedown St John?
Peasedown St John is a settlement in Somerset with a population of approximately 6,668.

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