Want to compare two towns side by side?

Compare
Last updated May 2026

Area guide · Somerset

Living in Winscombe and Sandford

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

At a glance

Winscombe and Sandford is a village in Somerset, South West with a population of 4,605. The average house price is £475,985 and the overall crime rate is 82.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Winscombe and Sandford ranks

Population

4,605

Avg House Price

£475,985

Crime Rate

82.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

404 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£29,604.6

Median Age

47.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Winscombe And Sandford's detached homes (£578,282) command roughly 3.5× the price of a flat (£167,062).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Winscombe And Sandford prices have risen 60% over the last 9 years (£298,342 → £475,985).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£578,282£585,00089
Semi-Detached£377,642£341,50026
Terraced£288,444£295,0009
Flat£167,062£141,50016

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Winscombe and Sandford is 82.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Winscombe And Sandford: 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 Schools2
Primary2
Secondary0
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Sandford Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Winscombe Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Winscombe And Sandford averages 404 Mbps — 304% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

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

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score69
% Rated C or Above59.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,326

Demographics & Economy

Population4,605
Median Age47.3
Median Household Income£29,604.6
Employment Rate56.9%
Owner Occupied68.4%
Degree-Level Qualified31.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Winscombe And Sandford?
The average house price in Winscombe And Sandford is £475,985 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Winscombe And Sandford?
The most affordable entry point in Winscombe And Sandford is a flat, with an average price of £167,062.
Is Winscombe And Sandford a safe place to live?
Winscombe And Sandford has a recorded crime rate of 82.5 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 Winscombe And Sandford?
Winscombe And Sandford has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Winscombe And Sandford?
Average broadband download speeds in Winscombe And Sandford are around 404 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.3% of premises.
How big is Winscombe And Sandford?
Winscombe And Sandford is a settlement in Somerset with a population of approximately 4,605.

Most compared with

How does Winscombe and Sandford stack up against its neighbours?

Looking for somewhere different? Browse all towns in South West or start a fresh comparison from the homepage.