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Area guide · Somerset

Living in Watchet

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

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At a glance

Watchet is a village in Somerset, South West with a population of 3,643. The average house price is £302,461 and the overall crime rate is 83.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Watchet ranks

Population

3,643

Avg House Price

£302,461

Crime Rate

83.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

114 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,807

Median Age

47.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Watchet's detached homes (£447,050) command roughly 3.2× the price of a flat (£141,408).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Watchet prices have risen 44% over the last 9 years (£209,360 → £302,461).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£447,050	£395,000	25
Semi-Detached	£260,188	£242,500	26
Terraced	£225,180	£220,000	25
Flat	£141,408	£155,475	6

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Watchet is 83.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Watchet: violent crime (44% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Watchet averages 114 Mbps — 14% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Watchet homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 57.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	68.4
% Rated C or Above	57.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,363

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,643
Median Age	47.3
Median Household Income	£28,807
Employment Rate	56.8%
Owner Occupied	67.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Watchet?

The average house price in Watchet is £302,461 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Watchet is a flat, with an average price of £141,408.

Is Watchet a safe place to live?

Watchet has a recorded crime rate of 83.2 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Watchet?

Average broadband download speeds in Watchet are around 114 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 87.4% of premises.

How big is Watchet?

Watchet is a settlement in Somerset with a population of approximately 3,643.

Most compared with

How does Watchet stack up against its neighbours?

Bridgwater

Watchet

House price: £293,276 · £302,461
Crime rate: 83.1 · 83.2
Distance: 14.7 mi

Minehead

Watchet

House price: £342,075 · £302,461
Crime rate: 83 · 83.2
Distance: 6.7 mi

North Petherton

Watchet

House price: £328,920 · £302,461
Crime rate: 83 · 83.2
Distance: 15.0 mi

Norton Fitzwarren

Watchet

House price: £264,130 · £302,461
Crime rate: 83.3 · 83.2
Distance: 13.2 mi

Rhoose

Watchet

House price: £320,701 · £302,461
Crime rate: 62.7 · 83.2
Distance: 14.6 mi

Taunton

Watchet

House price: £332,197 · £302,461
Crime rate: 83.1 · 83.2
Distance: 14.8 mi

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